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Dentin – What Is It And What Should You Know?
Written By Kassandra Foreman / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Dentin is the thickest area of the tooth and makes up most of the tooth itself. The makeup of a tooth consists of a few layers. The outer layer is the enamel. The next is the dentin. The pulp that is within the dentin surrounds the nerves.
Grape Seed Extract Could Help Resin Fillings Last Longer
Written By Amanda McIntyre / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Dental fillings aren’t meant to last forever. Composite resin fillings, for instance, are only expected to last for about five to seven years. Despite its relatively short life span, however, many people still go for them mainly because they are more aesthetically pleasing than other dental filling materials.
Can Teeth Whitening Products Cause Tooth Damage?
Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Researchers have found that hydrogen peroxide - the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips - can damage the protein-rich dentin tissue found beneath the tooth's protective enamel. It is well established that hydrogen peroxide can penetrate the enamel and dentin.