Best Dentist in Peoria, IL Shares Tips for Stronger Teeth

Weakened tooth enamel can be detrimental to your oral health and strike you with a dental emergency without any signs or warnings. Many people don’t know that it’s completely possible to have bright, white and shiny teeth and still have weakened tooth enamel. 

 

At this point, all it takes is biting a hard piece of food the wrong way and you'll easily end up with a broken, cracked or chipped tooth. Furthermore, if you suffer from weakened tooth enamel, you’re also much likelier to end up developing cavities.

 

Let’s look at a few ways in which you can help strengthen your enamel and promote a stronger and healthier smile alongside the best dentist in Peoria, Dr. Whitson!

 

• Limiting Sugar Consumption

When carbohydrates, such as the ones found in candy, sweets and sugary drinks are broken down in your mouth, they produce acid that slowly wears away at the enamel of your teeth. Known as demineralization, it is the process of the acids eroding the minerals that make up your tooth enamel.

 

• Brush Often

We all know that at the very least, you should be brushing your teeth at least twice per day for two minutes each time. The act of brushing helps to remove leftover food particles that might be caught in between your teeth. However, to promote even stronger teeth, it’s best to brush your teeth after every single meal. Just make sure to wait at least half an hour before doing it so that you don’t prematurely wear away your enamel.

 

Furthermore, a proper brushing technique is just as important as frequent brushings. Brushing too hard or forcefully can wear away at your tooth enamel. Therefore, it’s recommended to brush your teeth gently and only use toothbrushes that have soft bristles.

 

It’s also a good idea to scrub your tongue every time that you brush since our tongue often harbor bacteria, which as we’ve mentioned, produce acids that will eat away at your tooth enamel. 

 

• Fluoride

Because the acids present in the foods we eat work to demineralize enamel, it’s only logical to replace these minerals as much as possible. While you can speak to Dr. Whitson about topical fluorides treatments, simply drinking fluoridated water can be a great source of fluoride to help promote stronger teeth.

 

• Re-Mineralize

Certain foods can be another great source of minerals that work to supply your teeth with the minerals that they need. Foods such as cheeses have even been proven to neutralize the acid level in your mouth. Other tooth-friendly foods are:

• Whole grains

• Lean protein

• Certain dairy products

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Visiting Our Office Twice a Year

 

During a traditional dentist visit, we'll remove and tartar and buildup on your teeth that lead to gum disease. Tartar is known to harbor the harmful bacteria that produce much of the acid in your mouth. Then, at the end of your appointment, Dr. Whitson will apply a fluoride treatment which works to strengthen your teeth and keep your smile as beautiful as it was meant to be. 

 

Ready to schedule an appointment with the best dentist in Peoria, IL? Give our office a call today at (309) 688-7321.