The enamel of your teeth helps to prevent against decay. Unlike other parts of your body, like skin, tooth enamel doesn’t regenerate after it’s been damaged. This means that you have the same tooth enamel from when your permanent teeth first grew in when you were a child. You may be wondering how this part of the tooth lasts so long, especially because it is constantly exposed to extreme changes in both temperature and pH. Continue reading to learn more about how your tooth enamel manages to last a lifetime.

Between new workout regimens, vitamin supplements, juice cleanses, and new diets, it seems like everyone is on a mission to be their healthiest self. But did you know that your pearly whites can help you get there? Decades of research have found that flashing your beautiful smile can boost your first impression, begin a ripple effect of positivity, and even make you look younger. However, subsequent research has found that it can promote your overall health as well. Keep reading for four surprising benefits of smiling from a cosmetic dentist!