Dentine

/ˈdentɪn/
noun

The material in a tooth that is under the enamel. It's not as hard as the enamel, but it's harder than the center of the tooth (pulp).

If you don't take care of your teeth, the enamel can wear away and expose the dentine, causing sensitivity.
Visual representation of "dentine" - The material in a tooth that is under the enamel. It's not as hard as the enamel, but it's harder than the center of the tooth (pulp).

Often appears as...

  • exposed dentine
  • dentine sensitivity
noun

The material in a tooth that is under the enamel. It's not as hard as the enamel, but it's harder than the center of the tooth (pulp).

If you don't take care of your teeth, the enamel can wear away and expose the dentine, causing sensitivity.
Visual representation of "dentine" - The material in a tooth that is under the enamel. It's not as hard as the enamel, but it's harder than the center of the tooth (pulp).

Often appears as...

  • exposed dentine
  • dentine sensitivity
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Tooth Layers

Understand that 'dentine' refers to a layer of the tooth, specifically the one between the enamel and pulp.

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The dentist explained that the cavity had reached the dentine.
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Sensitivity Context

'Dentine' is often mentioned when discussing tooth sensitivity, as exposed dentine can lead to discomfort.

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He used a special toothpaste designed for exposed dentine to reduce sensitivity.
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Dental Health

In dental health discussions, 'dentine' indicates a key part of tooth structure susceptible to decay.

Illustration for Dental Health
Cavities can penetrate the enamel and attack the dentine.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Tooth Layers

Understand that 'dentine' refers to a layer of the tooth, specifically the one between the enamel and pulp.

Illustration for Tooth Layers
The dentist explained that the cavity had reached the dentine.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sensitivity Context

'Dentine' is often mentioned when discussing tooth sensitivity, as exposed dentine can lead to discomfort.

Illustration for Sensitivity Context
He used a special toothpaste designed for exposed dentine to reduce sensitivity.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dental Health

In dental health discussions, 'dentine' indicates a key part of tooth structure susceptible to decay.

Illustration for Dental Health
Cavities can penetrate the enamel and attack the dentine.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Tooth Layers

Understand that 'dentine' refers to a layer of the tooth, specifically the one between the enamel and pulp.

Illustration for Tooth Layers
The dentist explained that the cavity had reached the dentine.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sensitivity Context

'Dentine' is often mentioned when discussing tooth sensitivity, as exposed dentine can lead to discomfort.

Illustration for Sensitivity Context
He used a special toothpaste designed for exposed dentine to reduce sensitivity.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dental Health

In dental health discussions, 'dentine' indicates a key part of tooth structure susceptible to decay.

Illustration for Dental Health
Cavities can penetrate the enamel and attack the dentine.
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