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Everything You Need to Know About Tooth Enamel

Tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body, but it can still be damaged. Knowing how to protect and preserve your tooth enamel from erosion and decay begins with a basic understanding of what enamel is, how it gets damaged, and the steps you can take on a daily basis to protect it. Find out more about enamel with articles from our experts.

The Composition of a Tooth

What Is Tooth Enamel?

Tooth enamel—the white part of your teeth—cannot be restored once it’s been worn away. Learn what can wear enamel or cause it to erode.

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What Causes Tooth Wear?

Tooth wear is common. Learn more about the different causes of tooth wear and how you can protect your teeth.

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Healthy, White Teeth: Surface Stains vs Enamel Erosion

Yellow or dull teeth could be from surface stains or a sign of something more serious—enamel erosion. Learn the differences here.

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You Can Actively Repair Your Enamel

Repair and protect enamel from everyday dietary acids with Pronamel® Intensive Enamel Repair toothpaste.

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What Is Remineralization? How to Remineralize Your Teeth

Once enamel is gone, it’s gone. However, if your enamel is weakened by dietary acids, it can be rehardened.

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How to Stop Tooth Decay and Prevent Cavities

Learn how you can stop tooth decay and prevent cavities with Pronamel. Find out what tooth decay is and get tips on how to keep it from getting worse.

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Can You Regrow Your Tooth Enamel?

Can you regrow tooth enamel? Learn more about whether you can regrow your enamel. Find out about enamel erosion and how you can protect your enamel with Pronamel.

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Enamel Hypoplasia: Causes and Treatment

Learn about enamel hypoplasia with this article from Pronamel. Find out what enamel hypoplasia is, what it looks like and how it can affect your smile.

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What Are Your Teeth Made Of?

Learn what your teeth are made of with Pronamel. Find out what four tissues make up your teeth and how to keep them protected from tooth wear.

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Tooth Enamel Erosion: Does Enamel Protect Teeth from Cavities?

Understand the connection between tooth enamel and cavity prevention with this primer from Pronamel. Learn how to prevent enamel erosion and the development of cavities.

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Find a Dentist with Altogether Dental

Altogether Dental offers affordable dental services for all, including treatments like tooth extraction, orthodontics and implants. Join today and find a dentist near you.

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What Is Daytime Bruxism and What Does it Do to Your Teeth?

Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders and unclench your jaw. If you didn’t even notice that your jaw was clenched tight, you might have a condition called bruxism.

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How Rinsing with Fluoride Helps Enamel

Learn how rinsing with fluoride can help your enamel with this guide. Fluoride has multiple benefits, including strengthening tooth enamel and preventing decay.

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Can I Repair My Enamel With Mouthwash?

Learn if using mouthwash can help repair your enamel with Pronamel. Find out how certain types of mouthwash can be used to help strengthen your enamel.

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How to Help Prevent Cavities in Children

Find out how you can prevent cavities in children. Teaching them good oral health habits early on can help set them up for a life of healthy teeth.