Strengthen tooth enamel
3 months ago
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Dr. Bahman Pouragadham
TehranSurgeon - dentist
enamel
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Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in your entire body....Tooth enamel is the most mineralized substance in the body with 96% minerals....Minerals like calcium and phosphate help strengthen tooth enamel, bone and dentin and also prevent tooth decay and cavities.. Unfortunately, once you lose your enamel, you can't get it back.. Unlike bones or Other parts of the body, tooth enamel cannot regenerate itself because it does not contain any living cells.
Your body tries to counter the effects of demineralization by replenishing minerals in your mouth, a process known as remineralization.. Saliva plays an important role in remineralization.. Saliva, produced by the salivary glands in your mouth, contains phosphate, calcium, and other minerals that naturally keep your teeth clean.. Your mouth has a less acidic environment..
If left untreated, demineralization can weaken your tooth enamel and leave you vulnerable to tooth decay. Fortunately, tooth enamel can be strengthened before decay occurs.
Methods to strengthen tooth enamel
**Learn the signs and symptoms of tooth enamel weakening**
** Yellow teeth:** Healthy tooth enamel is actually clear.... Demineralization removes the clear layer of enamel to reveal the underlying layer of dentin, which is white, gray, yellow, or white.. As a result, your teeth start to turn yellow.
**Sensitivity:** Weakened tooth enamel may increase tooth sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods, as enamel loss exposes the dentin.
**Roughness:** Early stages of tooth enamel loss can cause roughness, especially around the edges of the teeth.
### **Brush your teeth**
Regular brushing can help remove bacteria that lead to demineralization and tooth decay.
#### **Use fluoride toothpaste**
Using fluoride toothpaste can increase the benefits of brushing in maintaining tooth enamel....Fluoride is a natural mineral that makes tooth enamel resistant to acid....This mineral can also reverse early decay and increase the rate of reabsorption of enamel minerals.
#### **Remove the sugar**
Cavity-causing bacteria feed on the sugars left in your mouth from sugary foods and drinks....Cutting out sugar can help kill harmful bacteria....Research shows that how often you consume sugar is more important than how much you eat.
##### **Chew sugar-free gum**
Chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva in the mouth, which helps wash away acid to regulate pH levels....Avoid chewing gum with sugar, as it can actually increase the risk of tooth decay.
##### **Watch what you eat**
Healthy foods equals healthy teeth.... Some foods have special benefits for tooth enamel:
###### **Use more calcium-rich foods**
Calcium helps keep tooth enamel strong....Foods rich in calcium include cheese, yogurt, sardines and salmon, seeds, beans and lentils, almonds, and whey protein... ###### **Get more vitamin D**
Eat salmon, milk, orange juice, mushrooms, and other foods that contain vitamin D, as this important vitamin works with calcium to strengthen tooth enamel.. If needed, use vitamin D supplements.
###### **Drink more water**
Water helps wash away bacteria and helps reduce acid and sugar in the mouth.... Community water sources and some types of bottled water contain fluoride, which helps rebuild your tooth enamel.
Bahman Hossein Pouragadham
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