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Can teeth heal themselves?
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No: Even though teeth are considered part of our organ system, they contain more inorganic materials than any other part of our body. Small portion of teeth ( certain type of dentin and cementum ) can heal by their own; but tooth as a whole can not heal by itself. Any defect or decay on tooth need to be restored.
Answered 4/10/2016
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