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Enamel
Enamel is the outer layer of the tooth composed of a crystalline structure called hydroxyapatite. Enamel is the part of the tooth you see in the mouth. It is the hardest part of the human body when in a non-carious state.
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A 16-year old male asked:
How do you know when your enamels wearing off?
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When you lose all your enamel, is it gone forever?
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A 33-year old asked:
Could you tell me what happens when enamel is gone?
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A 38-year old asked:
What does it mean that my enamel is completely gone?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is it impossible to replace your enamel if it's gone?
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A 43-year old asked:
Do metal retainers wear away enamel?
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How can I tell if I have weak enamel?
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A 49-year old asked:
Dentin pentrating into enamel, what to do?
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Is it possible for enamel to really never come back?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Will noticeable hypocalcification occur before enamel loss?
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A 20-year old female asked:
What type of restorations can you put on dentin with no enamel?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is it possible to rebuild the enamel lost due to bleaching with tray?
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A 43-year old asked:
Why enamel is seen in the ground section only while dentin is seen in ground and decalcified section?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Is it possible that clenching can make chewing surfaces indent deeper exposing darker enamel or dentin? Outer and inner surface seem to be sharper?Why
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A 36-year old asked:
Can hydrogen peroxide ruin enamel?
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A 39-year old asked:
Lost most of my enamel. Should i get veneers?
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A 30-year old male asked:
What does a dentist do to repair chipped enamel?
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A 35-year old asked:
Why does my tooth enamel appear clear on the edges?
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A 38-year old asked:
Please tell me what can I do to regrow tooth enamel?
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A 46-year old asked:
Please explain if it is possible to repair tooth enamel?
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A 31-year old asked:
Has anyone reported loss of enamel from whitening tray gel?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is it best to brush 2 or 3 times a day if enamel is eroding?
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A 44-year old asked:
In what way can I repair and rebuild worn away tooth enamel?
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A 34-year old asked:
Please let me know if there is any way to repair tooth enamel?
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A 37-year old asked:
How likely is someone to grow naturally the shredded tooth enamel?
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A 49-year old asked:
What do you suggest if my tooth enamel appears clear on the edges?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What do I need to do to stop enamel erosion and strengthen enamel?
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A 45-year old asked:
I'm wondering how long does listerine total care take to rebuild enamel?
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A 50-year old asked:
Can someone tell me if pronamel toothpaste good to re harden the enamel ?
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A 46-year old asked:
What is a good enamel repair toothpaste that's also good for sensitivity?
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