Did you know that biting into your food exerts up to 200 pounds of pressure on your back teeth? Luckily, your teeth’s outermost layer, enamel, is the strongest substance in the human body. In fact, its toughness comes second only to diamonds! And although it’s not indestructible, there are a few best practices you can implement to help preserve yours. With that being said, read on as a dentist in Richmond shares the latest in tooth enamel research, factors that determine how long yours will last, and prevention tactics to implement today!
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