Horizontal grooves in skeletal teeth (linear enamel hypoplasia) are an indication of physiological stress on an individual in early childhood, between six months and six years of age. Disclaimer ...

The white spots are not caused by the braces but by poor oral hygiene. Enamel hypoplasia is when tooth enamel doesn’t form properly, causing it to be thin, pitted and more prone to cavities.

Bronze Age populations at Nahal Refaim experienced worsening dental health during the Middle Bronze I period, followed by ...

Topical fluoride treatments in the form of gel or varnish are effective in preventing tooth decay in children and adults with enamel defects from enamel hypoplasia and related conditions.

The treatment for white spots on teeth will depend on their cause. Options include composite resin treatment, managing tooth decay, avoiding sugary drinks, and adjusting fluoride use. White spots ...

"Our study not only adds to our understanding of how tooth enamel records an animal's Sr isotope exposure, but also helps to reconstruct animal migrations from Sr isotope analysis," lead author ...