"Enamel, the first layer of the tooth that is visible in the mouth, is a porous, calcified substance made from crystalline calcium phosphate. Enamel appears to be a soft beige to white color, yet it is semitranslucent allowing the color of the dentin layer to penetrate through. Enamel is also the hardest substance in the body."
VERYWELLHEALTH.COM
The Importance of Tooth Enamel
"Bruxism is a condition in which a person grinds, gnashes, or clenches the teeth using the jaw muscles. It may occur unconsciously while sleeping (nocturnal bruxism) or when a person is awake (awake bruxism). Bruxism could involve all the teeth, or it could occur as a result of grinding or clenching the front teeth only."
VERYWELLHEALTH.COM
What You Need to Know About Bruxism
"Proper nutrition means eating a well-balanced diet so that your body can get the nutrients needed for good health and wellness. If your diet is low in the nutrients your body needs, your mouth may have a more difficult time resisting infection. This may contribute to periodontal disease, a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Although poor nutrition does not cause periodontal disease directly, many researchers believe that the disease progresses faster and can be more severe in people with nutrient-poor diets."
COLGATE.COM
Oral Health and Nutrition, Diet, and Food | Colgate Oral Care®
"Plaque is a sticky film that forms on your teeth every day: You know, that slippery/fuzzy coating you feel when you first wake up."
HEALTHLINE.COM
Dental Plaque : What it Is, What Causes It, and How to Get Rid of I
"Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells that dentists can place on the front of the teeth to improve their appearance. Veneers can hide stained, chipped, and uneven teeth."
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Dental veneers: Cost, procedure, and results
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