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Zahnhals

tooth neck, dental cervix

noun TSAHN-hahls Rare

Usage Note

Zahnhals is the narrowed junction between the crown and root of a tooth, covered by the gum. Exposed Zahnhälse cause dental sensitivity (empfindliche Zahnhälse); this is a frequent topic in toothpaste advertising and dental hygiene articles.

Examples

"Freiliegende Zahnhälse reagieren empfindlich auf kalte Getränke."

Natural Translation

Exposed tooth necks are sensitive to cold drinks.

Literal Translation

Exposed tooth-necks react sensitively to cold drinks.

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