{"id":1206,"date":"2022-06-08T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T08:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/time-for-a-lesson-in-dental-anatomy\/"},"modified":"2022-06-08T08:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T08:00:33","slug":"time-for-a-lesson-in-dental-anatomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/time-for-a-lesson-in-dental-anatomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Time for a Lesson in Dental Anatomy!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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THERE WON\u2019T BE<\/b> a pop-quiz later, but we still want our patients to be familiar with the anatomy of their teeth, starting with the crown and going down to the roots. Everything visible above the gums is the crown, which has three layers.<\/p>\n

Tooth Enamel<\/h3>\n

On the outside is the enamel, the hardest substance in our bodies. It needs to be that hard to withstand a lifetime\u2019s worth of chewing our food, but enamel doesn\u2019t replace itself once it\u2019s gone. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to brush, floss, limit our consumption of sugary and acidic food and drink, and schedule regular dental cleanings.<\/p>\n

Dentin and Pulp<\/h3>\n

Underneath the enamel is the dentin, a more bony layer that is yellow and porous. At the very center is the pulp chamber, which contains nerves and blood vessels. The pulp is how our teeth feel temperature changes and pain if something is wrong. Never ignore dental pain; it\u2019s a natural warning sign from the body!<\/p>\n

Roots<\/h3>\n

Beneath the gum line are the roots of the teeth. They\u2019re longer than the crowns, anchored deep in the jawbone and cushioned by the periodontal membrane. Unlike the crowns, roots are only protected by gum tissue and cementum (which isn\u2019t as hard as enamel). Each root tip has a tiny hole, through which nerves and blood vessels connect to the pulp.<\/p>\n

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The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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