{"id":479,"date":"2016-04-01T10:42:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T10:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/?p=479"},"modified":"2016-03-30T20:42:30","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T20:42:30","slug":"basic-tooth-anatomy-or-the-parts-of-a-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/basic-tooth-anatomy-or-the-parts-of-a-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Tooth Anatomy, or the Parts of a Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000012251527_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"family dentist waco\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000012251527_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000012251527_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000012251527_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You use them to smile, to eat, and they help you speak properly, too &#8212; but do you really understand the basic anatomy of the tooth? Your family dentist in Waco, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/tour-our-office.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Rick Cofer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is here to help you know more about what\u2019s going on with your pearly whites, and why it\u2019s so important to keep them healthy with regular preventive dental care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Basic Parts of a Tooth<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The different parts of the tooth include the crown, its enamel, the gum line and root and the dentin and pulp inside the tooth. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crown: The visible portion of the tooth, or the white part that you use to bite and chew. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enamel: The hard surface of the tooth, or the outermost layer that you clean when you brush. This is where cavities first form. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum line: Where the tooth and the gum meet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Root: Part of the tooth that you can\u2019t see, which provides it with important support and stability. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentin: The layer of the tooth that\u2019s found right beneath the enamel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulp: The very centermost part of every tooth. Because this is where the nerves and blood vessels of the tooth are located, you\u2019ll feel it when decay reaches the pulp. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This basic anatomy is the same for all teeth &#8212; including the incisors (the front teeth), the canines, premolars and molars (very back teeth). \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive Care Key to Healthy Teeth<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining healthy teeth and gums requires excellent preventive dental care. That includes brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, flossing daily and visiting the dentist for six month checkups and cleanings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you stay on top of your twice-annual visit to the dentist, you\u2019re benefitting from the care of a team of professionals who have your smile\u2019s best interest in mind. During these visits, your dental hygienist will remove plaque and tartar buildup from the tooth enamel and around the gum line &#8212; crucial steps for preventing cavities and gum disease. If spots of decay exist, it\u2019s best to catch them early so your dentist can restore your tooth back to its health with a quick filling &#8212; preventing more extensive work (like extraction) later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule an Appointment Today!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When was your last visit to the dentist? If it\u2019s been more than six months, or if you can\u2019t remember the last time you sat in the dental chair, don\u2019t wait another minute! Call your dentist to improve your oral and overall health. The team at Premier Family Dental can help you enjoy healthy teeth for a lifetime to come! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/contact.html\">Schedule your appointment today.<\/a>\u00a0Your Waco dentist can&#8217;t wait to see you smile!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You use them to smile, to eat, and they help you speak properly, too &#8212; but do you really understand the basic anatomy of the tooth? 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