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What is Tooth Enamel?

Tooth enamel is the thin, hard, mineral-rich tissue that covers and protects the outside of the tooth. Enamel is not visible to the naked eye.  Counter to popular belief, enamel is not responsible for a tooth’s color, but it is essential in protecting teeth from decay.   Half an hour after eating or drinking, your tooth…