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Each part of the human body is an intricate wonder. Take your teeth, for example: they\u2019re so woven into everyday life we don\u2019t notice them, yet they each work seamlessly with the jaws and mouth so we can eat, speak and even smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here, then, are a few facts to help you understand \u2014 and appreciate \u2014 these tiny, amazing wonders we call teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layer Upon Layer.<\/strong> Rather than one solid mass, teeth are composed of different layers of slightly different tissues each with a unique role in protecting and enabling a tooth to function. Innermost is the pulp filled with connective tissue encasing blood vessels and nerves that transmit sensations to the brain. The next layer out is the dentin, a bone-like material sensitive to touch and other stimuli, which also absorbs some of the forces generated when biting or chewing. The outermost layer is enamel, the hardest material in the body and the tooth\u2019s first defense against infection and other dangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front and Center.<\/strong> Teeth perform different functions depending on their type and location. Front teeth are our \u201constage performers\u201d \u2014 they help us to speak and enunciate words clearly and, of course, contribute to our smile. They\u2019re also adept at cutting through food when it first enters our mouths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Support Team.<\/strong> In keeping with our theater analogy, back teeth are our \u201cbackstage crew\u201d: they help support our facial height, provide balance for the jaws as we swallow and protect the front teeth from too much vertical force. They\u2019re also able to crush food before we finally swallow, which aids in the digestive process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intended for a Lifetime.<\/strong> If you consider all the environmental factors our teeth face \u2014 acidic foods, biting forces and temperature swings to name a few \u2014 you then can appreciate their resiliency. Of course, teeth have their enemies: decay, infection and trauma. With daily brushing and flossing and at least a couple of visits a year to our office for cleanings and checkups, you can help thwart many of those enemies. With both our efforts we can make sure your teeth really do last a lifetime.If you would like more information on how your teeth function (and how to care for them), please contact us<\/a> or schedule an appointment<\/a> for a consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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