Ideally, each of your teeth should have a specific shape and orientation that matches its partner in your bite pattern. However, genetics, the loss of a primary tooth to tooth decay, and other factors can sometimes cause a tooth to emerge from the gums with misshapen tooth enamel. Without professional treatment, this tooth could eventually fracture, cause another tooth to... read more »

Clenching and grinding your teeth while sleeping might seem mundane at first. Yet over time, the excessive pressure and forces applied to your teeth can potentially exceed the structural integrity of tooth enamel. This can lead to a chip or fracture on one or more of your teeth. In a situation like this, it’s best to have the tooth examined... read more »

Your dentist, Dr. Brandon Schvaneveldt, strongly encourages you to do everything you can to prevent enamel erosion. Enamel erosion occurs when you expose your teeth to acid on a regular basis. The acid tends to attack the tooth enamel and wear it down, making it weak and vulnerable. There are many reasons why prevention is recommended, like: -Enamel erosion causes... read more »

If you wait for your smile to heal itself and strengthen your teeth, you are going to be out of luck. Teeth cannot self-repair as our skin can. Instead, materials and treatments must be given to help ensure our teeth can function as required. One such mineral that has known beneficial properties for your teeth is fluoride. Let's take a... read more »

Your tooth enamel is made of densely formed microscopic mineral crystals. This is what gives your teeth the ability to bite, chew and grind hard foods. At the same time, it is possible for acidic foods and beverages to erode the mineral density of your tooth enamel. This makes it even more likely for you to develop tooth decay problems... read more »