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∙ 12y agoEnamel is the outer layer of the exposed tooth. It is a hard thin translucent layer of calcified substance that envelops and protects the dentin (the main portion of the tooth structure) of the crown of the tooth.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the body and is almost entirely composed of calcium salts. The hardness of enamel is an important property as the main role of enamel is to protect the softer underlying dentin of the tooth. Enamel also serves as the surface for chewing grinding and crushing of food and this is another reason for its hardness.
Therefore, there is no need for enamel to be protected.
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∙ 12y agoYour teeth can get destroyed of candies or sweets and specially cola or these cold drinks
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∙ 10y agoThere are several things that can damage tooth enamel. Some of these things can include tooth decay, Gingivitis, acid reflux, or even pregnancy can damage a person's tooth enamel.
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∙ 15y agoi do know go to a dentest
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∙ 15y agoplaque destroys tooth enamel
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∙ 15y agoAlot of sugar
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∙ 12y agoTooth paste?
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∙ 10y agoflouride
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What is very hard and protects the tooth?
Enamel.
Why is enamel well suited for the job of protecting the tooth?
Enamel is a good substance for this job because it is very hard and protects the tooth. It is also white and therefore looks like the tooth as well.
What is the outer layer of your teeth called?
dentine. Im 90% sure its called enamel actually.... the outer layer is actually enamel if dentine was what the outer layer of our teeth were made of, many persons will get fake teeth. dentine is the material found under the enamel.
What is the function of tooth enamel?
to protect the inner tooth, a protective coat
What is the function of the dentine in the tooth?
It is one of the 4 components of the mammalian tooth and is to be found just beneath the hard enamel outer layer or in ridges between ridges of hard enamel. Being softer than the enamel, in herbivores (like the elephant) the dentine wears away faster ensuring that the roughness of the tooth surface is maintained as the tooth itself wears away. In omnivores and carnivores, it mechanically supports the enamel surface and protects the tooth pulp and nerves.
What is the function of dentine in a mammalian tooth?
It is one of the 4 components of the mammalian tooth and is to be found just beneath the hard enamel outer layer or in ridges between ridges of hard enamel. Being softer than the enamel, in herbivores (like the elephant) the dentine wears away faster ensuring that the roughness of the tooth surface is maintained as the tooth itself wears away. In omnivores and carnivores, it mechanically supports the enamel surface and protects the tooth pulp and nerves.
What do you call the white covering of the tooth?
It is called the enamel. It's the most external layer of a tooth and the hardest substance in the body.
What is the human tooth enamel called?
Enamel is called the dentine part of the tooth
Is the root of a tooth covered by enamel?
No. The material that protects the root surface is called Cementum. Take a look at: http://advancedental.com.au/adhs/teeth.html
Is tooth enamel and paint enamel the same?
yes
What is the outer of a tooth called?
Tooth enamel.
The outside of your tooth is called enamel?
it is called enamel. so the answer is true It is called enamel
