Amelification

/ˌæməlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of forming tooth enamel, or the development and mineralization of enamel on a tooth's surface.

Etymology

From 'amel' (tooth enamel, from Old French 'esmalt') plus '-ification' (the process of becoming or making something). The suffix '-ification' denotes a process or transformation.

Kelly Says

Amelification happens only once in your life—your teeth form their perfect enamel coating while you're still developing as a child, and after that, your body can't repair or rebuild it, which is why protecting your childhood teeth matters so much.

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