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2. Remineralisation of teeth - Wikipedia

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   Tooth remineralization is the natural repair process for non-cavitated tooth lesions, [1] [2] in which calcium, phosphate and sometimes fluoride ions are deposited into crystal voids in demineralised enamel. Remineralization can contribute towards restoring strength and function within tooth structure.

3. Is homemade dog toothpaste safe? A vet weighs in - AOL

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   Additionally, they make for a weird, bitty texture, and are likely to get wedged in the teeth, causing more harm than good. The addition of half a teaspoon of dried kelp to a cup or more of ...

4. The New(ish) Fight Over Fluoride - AOL

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   Why it works: The protective outer layer of tooth enamel is made of hydroxyapatite. That starts to break down when it comes into contact with the sugar you eat and the bacteria in plaque that ...

5. Hydroxyapatite - Wikipedia

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   In recent years, hydroxyapatite nanocrystals (nHA) have been used in toothpaste to combat dental hypersensitivity. They aid in the repair and remineralisation of the enamel, thus helping to prevent tooth sensitivity. Tooth enamel can become demineralised due to various factors, including acidic erosion and dental caries.

6. Tooth enamel - Wikipedia

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   The maintenance and repair of human tooth enamel is one of the primary concerns of dentistry. In humans, enamel varies in thickness over the surface of the tooth, often thickest at the cusp , up to 2.5 mm, and thinnest at its border with the cementum at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ).

7. Dental restoration - Wikipedia

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   A veneer is a very thin shell of porcelain that can replace or cover part of the enamel of the tooth. Full-porcelain restorations are particularly desirable because their color and translucency mimic natural tooth enamel. Another type is known as porcelain-fused-to-metal, which is used to provide strength to a crown or bridge. These ...