At this point, cavitation begins to develop. During the first stage, the tooth loses minerals (demineralization), which shows as white spots. This is when decay has damaged the tooth’s enamel ...

Chewing ice or other hard things may stress their teeth or hurt their gums. Older restorations such as fillings or crowns, demineralization or a genetic predisposition to tooth breakage may also ...

This acid dissolves enamel minerals in a process called demineralization. However, during periods when an individual isn’t eating, minerals from saliva are redeposited onto the tooth surface in ...