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enamel

Our teeth are sometimes known as our “pearly whites,” but how do they get that gleaming white hue? It’s from something called tooth enamel – the outer coating of our teeth. Enamel is a porous substance, so sometimes it can be less than white if stained by foods or smoking. […]

Tooth enamel is strong, but it’s not indestructible. Here are some things patients should steer clear of doing if they want to avoid damage to their tooth enamel and teeth.