Tooth Enamel, Your Mouth’s Diamonds
The hardest substance in the body is tooth enamel. In fact, the only natural occurring substance harder than tooth enamel is diamond. Tooth enamel, your teeth’s natural defense system, is the hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth.
Unfortunately, tooth enamel can wear away over time.
Acids also temporarily soften your tooth every time you eat or drink, so it becomes vulnerable. Luckily, your saliva contains compounds that re-strengthen tooth enamel soon after this occurs. All components of the mouth work together, and therefore you need regular check-ups to make sure that everything is functioning properly.
Not only does tooth enamel protect your teeth, but it also controls how temperature is sensed in the intern
Riddle Alert! Who’s Up for Some Brain-Busting Fun?
4-letter word, always done tomorrow,
We’re out of tea, the ultimate sorrow!
Without the eye, you owe me some money,
No sugar no nectar no sweetness no honey,
4-letter word, if by chance you choose,
You can never win, you can only lose!
What is the 4-letter word?
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.4% Yes
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14.9% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Are you missing a beautiful solid black cat ( with a tiny tiny bit of white on chest)?
Seen behind Quest hotel ,[ but slightly towards Kell park] lying watching a group of pigeons, very shiny coat, earlier this evening about 5/6ish, just in case you've lost your cat , I'm wondering how did it get across the river??
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