Your teeth enamel is harder than most natural minerals
Human tooth enamel, the body's hardest substance, is tougher than many common natural minerals, enabling immense chewing power but requiring careful maintenance.
Your tooth enamel, the outer layer of your teeth, is the hardest material your body produces. Rated around 5 on the Mohs hardness scale, it's tougher than common minerals like calcite (3) and fluorite (4) found in rocks. This incredible strength allows your teeth to withstand chewing pressures up to 120 pounds per square inch daily.
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