Preservation of tooth enamel

Tooth enamel is the outermost hard layer of teeth exposed in the oral cavity, and represents the natural protection of our teeth. It is made of hydroxyapatite crystals. Enamel damage is the result of a lack of hydroxyapatite and the action of external and / or internal factors.

External factors affecting enamel damage:

• mechanical factors: inadequate brushing (use of hard brushes, excessive pressure when brushing), bruxism, poor oral hygiene causes plaque buildup leading to enamel demineralization and the development of initial caries (often seen in patients after orthodontic therapy)
• chemical factors: food and drink (acidic food, sugars, carbonated drinks); teeth whitening (unprofessional, frequent whitening with untested products on the market)
• other factors: piercing

Internal factors affecting enamel damage:

• genetic factors: hereditary defects in the enamel structure
• developmental hypocalcification

Methods of preserving tooth enamel

Independently and daily at home you can:

• maintain oral hygiene
  • adequate brushing of teeth with soft bristle brushes
  • use of interdental brushes
  • the use of toothpastes with fluoride
• monitor the contents of the diet
  • diet rich in minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium)
  • diet rich in vitamins (A, C, D)
  • dairy products (hard cheese, crepe cheese, milk)
  • fruits (apples, kiwis, strawberries)
  • vegetables (carrots, celery, pumpkin, sweet potatoes),
  • food of animal origin (beef, chicken, turkey, eggs)
  • herbs (cinnamon, sage, parsley, sesame seeds)

Professionally in the dental practice you can:

• perform regular check-ups 1-2 times a year
• enamel restoration techniques:
  • fluorine-based preparations (only at the earliest age)
  • on filling (minor damage to the enamel)
  • prosthetic works in the form of crowns (major damage to enamel)