{"id":105426,"date":"2022-06-22T09:07:41","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T07:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wearenordics.com\/sm61\/?p=105426"},"modified":"2022-06-22T09:07:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T07:07:41","slug":"the-structure-of-the-tooth-explained-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wearenordics.com\/en\/educational\/the-structure-of-the-tooth-explained-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Structure of the Tooth Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know adult teeth have a<\/span> biting force of up to 200lbs<\/span><\/a><\/span>? Talk about strong teeth! Humans are all born with 20 baby teeth, which are just below the gumline and emerge after the first 6 months of a baby\u2019s life. Our individual DNA predetermines the time each tooth will emerge and fall out eventually, as well as the time when the adult tooth will grow in to replace it. Only poor oral hygiene and an accident will disrupt this natural process. It\u2019s important to keep in mind that proper dental care is an essential habit that needs to be developed very early on, as it defines the future oral health.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Structure of the Tooth<\/b><\/h2>\n

What makes the tooth the hardest substance in the body? They comprise 96% minerals, making them harder than bones. There are a lot of different layers of tissue in each tooth, all serving a specific purpose. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the anatomy of the tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Anatomy of the tooth, Source:<\/span><\/span> https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/picture-of-the-teeth<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Teeth are made of<\/span><\/span><\/a> the visible part, above the gum line, called the crown, the neck, which is the middle part, and the root, which is not visible and located under the gumline.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The crown consists of 3 parts:<\/strong><\/p>\n