Those with high consumption experienced the most change, which was outside the range of clinically acceptable.

Underneath enamel is dentin, which makes up the body of the tooth, both the crown and the root. At the core is a hollow chamber called the pulp, where the nerve and blood vessel are.

Underneath enamel is dentin, which makes up the body of the tooth, both the crown and the root. At the core is a hollow chamber called the pulp, where the nerve and blood vessel are.

He said a childhood fever got his adult teeth off to a rough start, because they came in without enough enamel. Clark, who is 66, does not have dental insurance.

Teeth grinding and teeth clenching is a problem Matthews said has spiked nearly 30% since the start of the pandemic, causing a lot of bigger problems for patients.

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, protecting the innermost layers of the tooth, including the dentin and pulp. Some genetic disorders, however, result in weakened enamel that ...