The white, compact and very hard substance covering and protecting the dentin of the crown of a tooth

The enamel on your teeth is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance in your body. It covers the outer layer of each tooth and it is the most visible part of the tooth. The enamel is made up mostly of minerals, primarily hydroxyapatite.Enamel is a glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc.as an ornament or for protection.