{"id":357,"date":"2022-02-03T12:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T12:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=357"},"modified":"2022-03-14T13:02:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T13:02:09","slug":"facts-about-teeth-4-interesting-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/facts-about-teeth-4-interesting-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Facts You Didn\u2019t Know About Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_146183315__1647261857_36544.jpg\" alt=\"smiling person with nice teeth\" class=\"wp-image-358\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_146183315__1647261857_36544.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_146183315__1647261857_36544-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_146183315__1647261857_36544-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Though you may not think much about them, teeth are an important part of your everyday life. They allow you to eat properly, maintain the structure of your face to prevent sagging, and allow you to speak and laugh. As important as they are, how much do you really know about your teeth? Read on to learn four facts about teeth that you probably didn\u2019t know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #1: Teeth Are Like Icebergs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like icebergs, you can\u2019t see the entire tooth above the surface. Approximately one-third of each tooth is located underneath your gums, which is why maintaining a healthy mouth involves more than just brushing your teeth. Flossing removes debris stuck between your teeth and gums, which lowers your chances of developing cavities and gum disease. Healthy gums are generally pink and firm. If they\u2019re any other color or texture, contact your dentist so they can determine what\u2019s wrong and administer prompt treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #2: Teeth Are Unique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like fingerprints, no two sets of teeth are the same. Not even identical twins have the same teeth! The average adult has four canines, eight incisors, eight premolars, and 12 molars, all of which differ from that of everyone else in the world. As unique as they are, teeth can be used to gather information about a person\u2019s age, gender, and certain personality traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #3: Dentin Grows, but Enamel Doesn\u2019t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enamel is the thin outer layer of a tooth that covers the crown, which is the part you can see above the gums. It protects your teeth from cavities and other forms of damage. Dentin, which is the hard tissue under the enamel, is what gives teeth their color. It\u2019s made from tubules, which are small channels and passageways, that transmit nerve signals and nutrition through the tooth. Dentin grows and changes throughout your life, but enamel doesn\u2019t. So, if you harm your enamel through eating too many sweet or acidic foods, grinding your teeth, or other factors, the damage is permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #4: Enamel is the Hardest Part of the Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may think that your bones are the hardest thing in the body, but it\u2019s actually your tooth enamel. It\u2019s made up mostly of phosphate and calcium, which may make it seem similar to your bones, but enamel is stronger due to the specific proteins and crystallites that form it. As strong as it is, enamel can still crack or chip, so make sure to speak to your dentist if you grind your teeth and practice moderation when consuming sweet or acidic foods and beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, teeth are even more impressive than you may have thought. Make sure to take good care of your smile to keep your pearly whites healthy and functioning at their best for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a resident of Crown Point in need of a trustworthy dentist for the whole family? Led by Dr. Daniel Jordan Berquist and Dr. Robert Jordan Berquist, the highly skilled team of oral health professionals at Berquist Family Dentistry is here to help. They take pride in administering the best care around to patients of all ages and aim to help you learn the best way to maintain a healthy, happy, and beautiful smile. Call Berquist Family Dentistry\u2019s office at (219) 226-0544 or visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> for more information on their service offerings or to set up an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though you may not think much about them, teeth are an important part of your everyday life. They allow you to eat properly, maintain the structure of your face to prevent sagging, and allow you to speak and laugh. As important as they are, how much do you really know about your teeth? 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