If you wait for your smile to heal itself and strengthen your teeth, you are going to be out of luck. Teeth cannot self-repair as our skin can. Instead, materials and treatments must be given to help ensure our teeth can function as required. One such mineral that has known beneficial properties for your teeth is fluoride. Let's take a... read more »

We’ve been brushing our teeth since we were kids, and now we even teach our kids how to brush their teeth. We think we know everything we need to do it right, but do we? Believe it or not, there is more to it than you might think. First, you need the right tool for the job. A toothbrush should... read more »

Your tooth enamel is made of densely formed microscopic mineral crystals. This is what gives your teeth the ability to bite, chew and grind hard foods. At the same time, it is possible for acidic foods and beverages to erode the mineral density of your tooth enamel. This makes it even more likely for you to develop tooth decay problems... read more »

If you could look at your tooth enamel on a microscopic level, you would find that it is composed of dense mineral crystal structures. Every day, the acidic foods and drinks you consume, and the presence of the natural bacteria in your mouth, can degrade these minerals by a small amount. If it is not effectively countered on a daily... read more »

The outermost layer of your teeth is made from enamel, which is composed of microscopic mineral crystals. While tooth enamel is very strong, it is still possible for acidic food and drinks and the natural processes of the bacteria in your mouth to erode a microscopic amount of enamel each day. Regular exposure to fluoride helps to remineralize these eroded... read more »