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April 2016 Newsletter
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Your teeth are an important part of your health, your appearance, and your self-confidence. At
Downtown Dental Associates, we focus on providing our patients with comprehensive dental care that
meets the needs and personal concerns of the individual.
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Why Is the Tooth Enamel So
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Important Functions of Dental Pulp
The dental pulp is found
Your teeth contain nerves
deep inside of your
and sensitive tissue that
tooth, but what exactly
keep them alive, and the
is it doing in there? The
structure that protects
pulp actually serves
them is known as the
some important
enamel. Healthy enamel is
functions:
important for the overall
health of your teeth, but
• Sensory. Pain as a
unfortunately, many people
result of temperature differences, trauma to the
fail to properly care for their teeth and develop
dentin, and pressure are all a result of pulp
cavities in this layer. Find out more about this
stimulation.
impressive structure and just why it is so important
• Nourishment. The pulp is rich in blood vessels
to take care of it properly:
that will prevent the tooth form becoming brittle.
These blood vessels will keep the tooth nourished
What Does the Enamel Do?
and moisturized.
• Dentin formation. The pulp is responsible for
The enamel is the hard substance that makes up
forming the dentin, and after trauma, the pulp will
the outer shell of your teeth, and it is actually
form a secondary type of dentin known as the
considered to be the hardest substance in the body.
reparative dentin.
While it is extremely durable, it is also prone to
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decay when bacteria and acid are allowed to
If you have additional questions about the dental
accumulate on it.
pulp or if you think yours might be damaged,
contact us today.
The primary purpose of the enamel is to protect
your teeth from damage, especially when you are
chewing. When the enamel is healthy, it is strong
enough to protect the teeth from damage while
eating. The enamel also insulates the tooth so that
Choose a Healthy Diet to Decrease
Dental Decay
the nerves aren't bothered by cold and hot foods or
The old saying "you are
beverages.
what you eat" is true
when it comes to your
How Can You Protect Your Enamel?
dental health. The more
sugar you consume the
There are a variety of ways that you can protect
more acid production in
your enamel. First, avoid using your teeth as tools
your mouth which
or chewing on hard items like pens or ice. Although
increases your chance of
your enamel is durable, these unnatural forces on
decay. Some foods are deceptively loaded with
the teeth could cause damage. Secondly, avoid
sugar, so be sure to check the labels. In order to get
drinking a lot of soda, energy drinks, or sports
your diet under control, choose foods that are
drinks, as the high acid content in these beverages
whole, unprocessed and more alkaline. When you
can be bad news for the health of your enamel.
choose healthy fruits and vegetables in place of
processed foods, your body will start to crave sugary
foods less often, leaving your dental health in better
shape in the long run.
Your teeth are an important part of your health, your appearance, and your self-confidence. At
Downtown Dental Associates, we focus on providing our patients with comprehensive dental care that
meets the needs and personal concerns of the individual.
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1221 SW Yamhill, Suite 310, Portland, OR 97205
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