Most people think they know a lot about teeth and gums. Well, here are some facts that might surprise you. See how many of these you know.

• Enamel is the hard covering of your teeth. It covers the outside portion of the part of the tooth that you can see, the part sticking out of your gums.
• The dentin is the part of your tooth underneath the enamel. Dentin is much softer and is the part that can decay.
• The pulp is the part in the middle of your tooth. That’s where all the nerves and blood vessels live.
• Finally, the root is in the very inside of your tooth. It doesn’t have enamel covering it, but it is covered by a substance called cementum.

Well, how did you do? Did you know all of that? Well, try these facts on baby teeth:

• The other name for baby teeth is primary teeth.
• Adult teeth are also called permanent teeth.
• Baby teeth help the adult teeth come in by acting as guides.
• If we lose a baby tooth too soon, it can cause our adult tooth to sprout in the wrong place.

Disclaimer:

The information in this newsletter is only for the purpose of providing you with information regarding your orthodontic care and treatment. It is not intended to offer any medical or dental advice. Please contact your own dentist or orthodontist for treatment, appliances, or instructions that are right for you.