How to Protect Tooth Enamel

Enamel loss is a growing problem and has been gaining more attention over recent years. Even cities have taken initiative by adding miniscule amounts of fluoride into the water system. The problem results from the acids left inside our mouths after consumption. In this article you will learn how to protect your teeth enamel.

Instructions

1. Prevention. Avoid the causes of enamel loss. Teeth grinding, constant rubbing of foreign objects such as toothpicks, pens, tongue rings and the like, conditions such as bulimia which produce vomiting all slowly eat away at your enamel.

   Most importantly always brush your teeth after consuming things that contain low pH levels such as those found in citric acids. Additionally food and drinks with high sugar concentrations cause lactic acid build up within your mouth which lowers the pH level.

   It may be too late for you but start your children off right by taking the necessary precautions when their adult teeth come in.

2. Build enamel. Look into products which include enamel building sodium fluoride. Many products exist such as toothpastes and mouth washes which claim to help build enamel.

3. Talk to your dentist, if necessary you may get a prescription for special fluoride toothpaste which encourages enamel growth.

Tips & Warnings

• Recognize the signs of enamel deterioration such as white marks on your teeth which look hollow.