A blood protein blocks hardening of enamel on teeth growing inside the jaw Australian and Chilean researchers solve a 100-year-old mystery and call for education and research to save millions of teeth worldwide. Case studies available. One in five children have chalky tooth enamel – visible as discoloured enamel spots – which often causes severe…
Melbourne researchers call on parents, dentists and other health professionals to act to save children’s teeth. A recent study has shown that at least one in six children is affected by ‘chalky teeth’, placing them at a heightened risk of tooth decay. Many of the affected children are losing their adult molars and are on…
Overview of main points of research/story There are a number of causes of dental caries (tooth decay) in children; the most widely known include poor dental hygiene and dietary factors. New evidence from The D3 Group suggests that a condition known popularly as ‘chalky teeth’ is likely to be an overlooked but significant cause of…