Dental Cavity

The dental cavity is one of the main elements of the tooth, which ensures its strength and protection. This is a space located inside the tooth and filled with soft tissues and bones that protect the nerve of the tooth from damage. Dental cavities can have different shapes and sizes, depending on the characteristics of a particular person’s teeth.

The dental cavity consists of three layers:

1. The first layer is dentin. This is the strongest layer of the tooth, made of inorganic materials. It is responsible for the strength of the tooth and helps prevent tooth fracture. 2. The second layer is enamel. It covers the outside of the tooth and protects the dentin from the acids produced in the mouth as a result of chewing. Enamel is also a very hard material, making it even more important for protecting the tooth. 3. The third layer is pulp. This layer is located in the center of the tooth and contains nerve endings that supply blood to the tooth tissue. The pulp serves as the basis of the tooth, filling its volume and providing strength.

Depending on the location of the teeth, cavities have different shapes and sizes. For example, in the incisors the cavity is small and often elongated, while in the chewing teeth it is larger, since they are subject to increased stress when eating. Molars have large cavities because they are responsible for grinding food.

However, not properly cleaning your teeth or wearing an incorrectly placed crown for too long can lead to serious problems such as tooth decay. Sometimes this occurs due to destruction of enamel or damage to nerve fibers. Carious lesions can lead to deep destruction and even tooth loss. That is why it is very important to monitor the condition of your teeth and prevent the appearance of carious lesions.