Teeth Official
Every tooth consists of several specialized layers that protect it and keep it functioning:
: Once a day to clean areas between teeth that a toothbrush cannot reach. Every tooth consists of several specialized layers that
: Located directly beneath the enamel, this is a softer, yellowish, bone-like living tissue that makes up most of the tooth's structure. In the common Universal Numbering System , teeth
To keep accurate records, dentists use specific numbering systems. In the common Universal Numbering System , teeth are numbered , starting from the upper right wisdom tooth and moving across to the upper left, then down to the lower left and back to the lower right. Maintaining Health and Hygiene : The innermost core, containing nerves and blood
: These are the flat, sharp-edged teeth at the very front of the mouth (four on top, four on bottom). Their primary role is to cut and bite into food.
: The innermost core, containing nerves and blood vessels that provide sensation and keep the tooth alive.
: Sometimes called bicuspids, these are larger than incisors and canines. They feature multiple ridges (cusps) designed to crush and grind food.