The Parts of the Tooth
Topic: The parts of the tooth
The Crown: Is the part you see when you smile or open your mouth.
The root-: Is below the gum line.
It’s about two – thirds (2/3) of the tooth’s total length.
The enamel: Is the durable white covering.
This enamel on the tooth is the hardest substance
in the body.
The dentine: Makes up the largest part of the tooth.
The pulp: Is in the centre of the tooth. It is a soft tissue which contains blood,
lymph vessels and nerve fibres.