Newly discovered autoimmune disorder disrupts tooth enamel development
Enamel, the hardest and most mineral-rich substance in the human body, covers and protects our teeth. But in one of every 10 people -- and in one third of children with celiac disease -- this layer appears defective, failing to protect the teeth properly.
As a result, teeth become more sensitive to heat, cold and sour food, and they may decay faster. In most cases, the cause of the faulty enamel production is unknown.Now, a study by
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