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You probably notice your teeth every day, but you rarely think about the thin layer covering them. That layer is enamel. It is the hard outer coating of a tooth, and it protects the softer parts underneath from daily wear. Enamel is the strongest material in the human body.
The Job Enamel Does Inside Your Mouth
The main job of enamel is protection. Under it sits dentin, which is more sensitive and reacts faster to changes. So when enamel becomes thin or damaged, you may start noticing sharp feelings when you eat something cold.
Enamel also gives teeth their smooth surface. That smooth feeling is why a clean tooth feels different after brushing.
Why Enamel Cannot Grow Back
• A strong shield that takes daily hits, especially during normal chewing when you aren’t thinking about your teeth at all.
• The outer surface of each tooth. It feels simple, but that tiny layer does a huge amount of work.
• Sensitive moments after enamel loss, which are usually the times people finally pay attention.
What Damages Tooth Enamel?
• Acid from drinks and foods can soften enamel over time, and the effect adds up more than people expect.
• Grinding your teeth at night, which is a habit many people don’t notice until their jaw feels tired.
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