For many years, fluoride has been known to help restore the mineral strength of tooth enamel. Trace exposure from municipal drinking water and brushing your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste can help restore some of the mineral density of your teeth to prevent cavities and reduce your chances of suffering tooth sensitivity. If plaque acids build up from poor oral... read more »

As you go about your average day, the acidic foods and beverages you consume can affect the mineral content of your tooth enamel. This process of demineralization is even more likely to occur if you have inconsistent oral hygiene habits. If it's not counteracted in some way, this can weaken your teeth, making them prone to cavities and tooth sensitivity.... read more »

If you could look at your tooth enamel through a powerful microscope, you would see a complex crystalline structure with mineralized textures and pores. As you go about your day the natural bacteria in your mouth as well as acidic foods and drinks can erode a microscopic amount of these minerals. Fortunately, exposing your teeth to the presence of fluoride... read more »