| Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is important for your general health. Why? Its because the teeth is the “gate” of anything comes from mouth to be chew and ended with digestive system. If the teeth is not being in proper state, the plaque and tartar would easily build up. This can create several problems, including gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss. Suffering from certain medical conditions, makes maintaining healthy teeth and gums is even more important. For example, those who suffer from diabetes should take particular care of their teeth and gums as high glucose levels can make you more likely to develop periodontal disease. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Enamel
The
crown of each tooth has a coating of enamel,
which protects the underlying dentine. Enamel is the hardest substance
in the human body, harder even than bone. Once the enamel has been
formed during tooth development, there is little turnover of its
minerals during life. Mature enamel is not considered to be a ‘living’
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Dentine
The major component of the inside of the tooth is dentine.
This substance is slightly softer than enamel, with a structure more
like bone. Dentine is sensitive. Dentine is a ‘live’ tissue.
The pulp
The pulp forms
the central chamber of the tooth. The pulp is made of soft tissue and
contains blood
vessels to supply
nutrients to the tooth, and nerves to
enable the tooth to sense heat and cold. It also contains small lymph
vessels which carry white blood cells to the tooth to help fight
bacteria. |
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