Cómo cuidar el esmalte dental

Dental enamel is the hardest tissue in the whole body, as well as the most mineralized. Keep in mind that this tissue does not regenerate, so it is very important to take care of it correctly. The doctor. Malagón, an expert in dentistry , talks about the most appropriate care for tooth enamel.

What is dental enamel?

Dental enamel is the tissue that covers the outer layer of the tooth, therefore, the most visible part. It is composed of minerals , mostly hydroxyapatite. The color of the dental enamel is variable, normally it is between the range of light yellow and grayish white, but it is not the main one responsible for the color of the teeth since it is semitransparent.

The enamel is formed by three main layers :

- The outer layer , better known as enamel. This layer is between two and three millimeters and covers the tooth. It is not sensitive to pain because it has no nerve endings and is translucent.

- The intermediate layer , known as dentin. This is under the tooth and is responsible for tooth color. It is characterized by color, radiopacity, translucency, elasticity, hardness and permeability.

- The inner layer , or also known as pulp. This is under the dentine and is formed by a soft tissue, which protects the vasculonervioso package of the tooth. This package is formed by several nerves, a vein and an artery. This package fulfills the formative, nutritive, sensitive, defensive, restorative and temperature-inducing function.

Tips for maintaining tooth enamel

Drinking water with Fluoride is a habit that contributes to the maintenance of the enamel, as it stays on the surface of the teeth and saliva, thus giving a second chance to the teeth to absorb it.. Another benefit of drinking this water is that we stop sweetened drinks, so that exposure to possible tooth decay is reduced. Chewing gum without sugar contributes to the generation of more saliva, something very positive for the teeth since it helps to remineralize and strengthen the enamel of the teeth. Brush teeth with pastes that harden the enamel, in order to protect and harden it during cleaning. The dental creams that contribute to this reinforcement are those that are rich in fluoride and help to have a healthy and strong enamel.