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Chipped Teeth & Cracked Tooth Enamel: How to Avoid Cracking Your Teeth

By Pointe Dental Group | Published November 27, 2017

Close up of a mouth with a chipped tooth and cracked tooth enamel.
Your teeth are the hardest part in your body – even harder than bone! But like bones, they’re not impervious to damage. Coating each tooth is a layer of enamel that helps keep the more sensitive parts of your teeth protected from bacteria and decay. But when you experience a chipped tooth … Continue Reading

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ACP Toothpaste: What it is & Why we Recommend It

By Pointe Dental Group | Published October 1, 2014

smiling woman with acp toothpasteCalcium and phosphate are two of the most important minerals that make up tooth enamel, the hardest, most dense material in the human body. Over time, and with poor dental care, tooth enamel begins to lose its minerals, which causes the enamel to soften and eventually decay. To restore the enamel on your teeth, the doctors at Pointe Dental Group … Continue Reading

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5 Ways to Damage Your Tooth Enamel

By Pointe Dental Group | Published August 6, 2014

protect your enamel by flossing - 5 ways to damage tooth enamelWhat is Tooth Enamel?

Tooth enamel is the hard, off-white material on the surface of your teeth. Enamel is essentially a cover for your teeth to protect them from damage while you eat.  Additionally, enamel acts as a barrier between hot and cold beverages or food and the roots of your teeth, which are … Continue Reading

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