The right smile can leave you laughing, fill you with joy or make you melt with emotion. But, ultimately, the best smile is one that is healthy and strong. Here are some of the “tooth truths” about how tough your teeth really are ñ and how to keep them that way.1. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body.
The shiny, white enamel that covers your teeth is even stronger than bone. This resilient surface is 96 percent mineral, the highest percentage of any tissue in your body - making it durable and damage-resistant.
2. Your bite is powerful!
Did you know your teeth can exert an average of 200 pounds of pressure when you bite down? That’s probably what tempts us to use our teeth as tools from time to time, but as your Dr. Barr will remind you, that’s one of the worst habits when it comes to preserving healthy teeth. Please don't use your teeth to:
- Open packages or bottles
- Trim your fingernails (or toenails! Ha!)
- Strip electrical wire
- Cut fishing line
To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.
The remainder of the article details the following:
- Teeth can last for hundreds of years.
- Strong as they are, teeth can't heal on their own.
- Healthy teeth have the power to resist decay, but they need our help.
Palm Beach Smiles
Michael Barr, DDS
COSMETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRY
650 W. Boynton Beach Blvd, Suite 1- Boynton Beach, FL 332426
(561) 736-2377
http://palmbeach-smiles.com/
Michael Barr, DDS
COSMETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRY
650 W. Boynton Beach Blvd, Suite 1- Boynton Beach, FL 332426
(561) 736-2377
http://palmbeach-smiles.com/
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