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Why are some people born with a lack of enamel on their teeth?
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∙ 14y ago
A condition called "ameliogenesis imperfecta" is a congenital condition where the person fails to form enamel on their teeth. Sometimes, people get it from being born early because they don't have enough time to develope.
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Are teeth brittle?
Healthy teeth should NOT be brittle. Instead, they should have healthy enamel. A thick enamel makes teeth strong and bright white. Teeth without enough enamel look off-white or gray, and can become brittle. This lack of enough enamel can lead to tooth weakness, cracking, and breakage.
Is fluoride deficiency known to cause dental decay?
yes of course flouride is a material used by the body to make up tooth material the higher the flouride content the stronger the tooth (up to a level - too much flouride causes damage to teeth) thus - flouride deficiency causes teeth to be more prone to tooth decay
Why must people have gold teeth?
Some do it for status. they did it in the old days for lack of other durable malleable options.
Why does your teeth keep chipping off Is it a lack of Calcium in my diet?
If your teeth keep chipping off, it could be a lack of calcium in your diet. Other possible reasons could be decay or lack of other nutrients in the body.
What do all the animals in the Order Edentata lack?
teeth
What are cow teeth called?
They are flat molars, similar to that of a human's. Cows have molars both on the top and bottom jaws. Do not confuse incisors with molars, because it's the incisors (the front teeth) that cows and other ruminants lack that make people say they have "no upper teeth."
Why is the lack of teeth in birds an adaptation for flight?
makes them better streamlined i would guess
What causes white stripes on teeth and nails?
lack of calcium in your body causes white stripes on teeth and nails.
How do you notice the effects of lack of calcium on your teeth?
When you can no longer nomm dem burdz, you haez a lack ov calcium.
How does a dentist know if someone has meth mouth?
"A dentist can recognize ""meth mouth"", or certain telltale signs that a patient is a long-time user of methamphetamines. These signs include cracks in the enamel of teeth, poor dental hygiene, and decay at the gum line caused by prolonged ""dry mouth"", or lack of saliva."
What did scurvy do to people?
Scurvy is a severe lack of vitamin C. It causes spots on the skin, spongy gums, bleeding from mucous membranes, and their teeth fall out.
What causes soft teeth?
Soft teeth can be a genetic factor and a lack of Calcium. Speak to your dentist so you can take care of your teeth and gums to the best of your ability.
