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Does Tooth Enamel Grow Back? What St. George Dentists Want You to Know

No, tooth enamel cannot grow back once it is gone. Unlike bone or skin, enamel has no living cells, which means the body has no mechanism to repair or regenerate it. Once enamel wears away or breaks, that loss is permanent. There is some nuance worth understanding,...

Dental Sealants Explained: Who Needs Them and How They Protect Your Teeth

Back teeth do most of the work when it comes to chewing, and their surface makes them harder to keep clean than front teeth. Molars and premolars have deep grooves and pits that trap food and bacteria, even with regular brushing. Dental sealants exist specifically to...

Signs a Tooth Infection Is Spreading and When It Becomes an Emergency

A tooth infection that stays contained to one tooth is a problem. A tooth infection that starts spreading is a much more urgent one. The infection does not stop at the tooth on its own. Without treatment, bacteria can move into the surrounding jaw, face, and in rare...