About this episode
This episode discusses the condition known as molar incisor hypomineralization, which affects children's teeth enamel.
Imagine one day your child bites down on something and the enamel on one of their teeth starts to crumble. That can happen in a condition called molar incisor hypomineralization — otherwise known as chalky teeth.
People in this episode
Host: Bonnie Petrie
Topics covered
- dental health
- enamel
- children's health
- molar incisor hypomineralization
- tooth decay
Keywords
- teeth
- enamel
- molar incisor hypomineralization
- chalky teeth
- dental health
- children's teeth
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Books & works: molar incisor hypomineralization, chalky teeth
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