Why Teeth Chip and Crack (and How to Prevent It)

Why Teeth Chip and Crack (and How to Prevent It)

Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. It’s built to handle a lifetime of chewing, tens of thousands of bites a year, without complaint. So why do teeth break so often? The answer has less to do with weakness than with the particular way enamel fails. It’s...