The mystery dental condition impacting children across Europe (opens original article in a new tab)

A mysterious dental condition called molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) affects many children in Europe, causing weakened enamel and requiring various treatments depending on severity.

• Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) affects 28% of children in Scandinavia and is prevalent across Europe
• MIH causes weakened, discoloured enamel in permanent teeth due to disrupted enamel formation in early childhood
• Treatments for MIH range from fluoride gels to tooth removal depending on severity
• Further research is needed to understand MIH's causes and improve diagnosis and treatment