Remember being told as a child to not eat candy or sugar because it will rot your teeth? Have you ever stopped to think about what actually happens to your teeth when they begin to decay?
Tooth enamel, which is the hardest and most mineralized material in the body, is normally the visible outer layer of [...]
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The Importance of Tooth Enamel
December 17, 2009 – 8:14 am
Tooth Decay
October 3, 2009 – 7:24 am
Tooth decay happens to many of us. Whether it is due to poor dental care, diet, fluoride deficiency, or another factor, tooth decay is a painful, bothersome problem.
Tooth decay, most often called cavities or caries, occurs due to a build up of bacteria in the mouth, which becomes dental plaque. When sugary or starchy [...]