One of the most alarming statements I hear from patients is, "Doctor, my teeth seem to be crumbling every day." Some people notice tiny pieces of enamel in the sink after brushing. Others bite into a sandwich or a piece of bread and suddenly discover that part of a tooth has broken away. Occasionally, a patient arrives carrying a fragment of their tooth wrapped in a tissue, worried that they are about to lose several more teeth.

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.