You might have heard in your science class that the strongest substance in your body is the tooth enamel. Your tooth enamel plays a vital role in your overall dental health. The tooth enamel is the translucent covering that serves as the shield protecting the tooth’s soft and sensitive part, which is the dentin. With this, you wouldn’t feel pain when your teeth interact with hot or cold temperatures. Besides protecting the dentin, you also use tooth enamel in your day to day activities such as chewing, biting, and grinding your food.

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If you have this unexplainable fear with regards to dental visits, then you are not alone, my friend. Approximately 75% of American adults have dentophobia or dental anxiety at varying levels. While some have a strong fear of dental visits because of fear, some are just having anxiety and will only seek dental treatment when it is already necessary. Dental fear and anxiety can be caused by a lot of things including traumatic experiences with the dentist or the dental clinic, pain, or the feeling of not being in control of the situation.

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While some people consider ice cream or a cup of hot cocoa a sweet treat, there are also some who consider these foods a painful experience. If you feel discomfort or sudden pain when you eat hot or cold foods, then you are probably having tooth sensitivity. According to a survey conducted at dental clinics in the US, one in every eight people are living with tooth sensitivity. 

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At one point in your life, you will have to undergo some dental treatments. There are different dental treatments – each designed to meet your specific needs and to give solutions to your dental problems. Some dental treatments are easy to perform while others are not. Generally, dental treatments are no picnic but after all the procedure, you will certainly feel brand new and more confident with your smile and teeth. 

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You probably heard about people getting their wisdom teeth removed. Are you contemplating removing yours too? Are you anxious about the entire removal process? Before you decide, it is important you know about wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth, also known as molars, are found at the very back of your mouth. They are called wisdom teeth because they erupt when an individual has reached an age of becoming an adult. 

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