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Is enamel a compound or an element?
Enamel is not an element. The enamel of teeth is made primarily of the mineral hydroxyapatite (96%), water and organic material. As for enamel used in art or on floors, there is no standard for its' composition but it too is a compound.
What element that is vital to the stregthof your bones and teeth?
Calcium builds strong bones and teeth. Fluoride increases strength of enamel.
Which element is used to strengthen the enamel of teeth?
Fluoride.
Name one metal element in tooth enamel?
Calcium is a metal element present in tooth enamel.
Why do teeth need calcium?
Ca is a prominent element in hydroxyapatite crystals that is enamel.
Do humans use the element calcium?
Yes, you'll need a lot, specially when young, needed for e.g. strong bones.
How strong are tigers teeth?
The enamel that covers the teeth is the strongest substance in the body. The dentin that lays just under the enamel is the second strongest substance in the body, even stronger than bone itself.
What element is needed to have strong bones and teeth?
Milk
What element makes up the hard coating on teeth?
Enamel, it is the hardest substance in the human body.
How come teeth are hard to crack?
Fortunately for us the enamel coating our teeth is exceedingly strong
What element helps to strengthen the bones in your body its a light metal?
Calcium is the element that helps strengthen bones in the body. It is a crucial mineral for bone health and is needed for maintaining strong and healthy bones.
Are teeth brittle?
Healthy teeth should NOT be brittle. Instead, they should have healthy enamel. A thick enamel makes teeth strong and bright white. Teeth without enough enamel look off-white or gray, and can become brittle. This lack of enough enamel can lead to tooth weakness, cracking, and breakage.
