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Please help! i have brittle teeth, please tell me why?
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Water: Usually not enough water in the diet, history of endodontics (root canals), or trauma.
Answered 1/4/2021
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Needs evaluation: Could be from bruxism, eating habits, poor occlusion, heavily filled teeth, underlying decay and a whole host of other causes. See your dentist who can personally examine you and give you a more accurate answer.
Answered 1/2/2014
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