If you’re not sitting in the dentist’s office reading this article, chances are that your tooth enamel is doing its job, at least for now. This protective ceramic-like veneer, thick as a dime, is the strongest material in the human body. It’s your teeth’s first line of defense against corrosive bacteria and the constant pounding and stresses that come with chewing.
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