What is tooth enamel? Explained
January 23, 2022
There's various ways to keep the enamel shell of your teeth healthy. To find out more about enamel click
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Calcium in food counters acids in your mouth that cause decay. It also helps keep your bones and teeth strong. Also, limiting sugary food and drinks helps a lot in keeping your enamel healthy. Soft drinks with artificial sweeteners are a smarter choice than ones with sugar, but they're also acidic and will wear down enamel over time.
Keep in mind that you can wear down your enamel if you brush your teeth too fast and hard. Hold a brush with a soft bristle at about a 45-degree angle to your gums. Then move it back and forth in short, gentle strokes, about the distance of one tooth.
Some people grind their upper and lower teeth together, especially at night. Over time it can wear down the enamel.
You can contact us if you've got the grinding habit. We suggest a custom-fitted mouth guard that can protect your teeth.