How is a tooth remineralized?

When non-acidic status of dental surface exists, re-mineralization action may occur. Even the minerals observed in the oral circumstances can be reinstated into an incisor, thus undoing or at least reducing the harm caused to the incisor through the demineralization action (tooth decay eruption). This remedial action will carry on until completion of the remedy or else the bacterial acids will start its next attack.

The disputed process among the demineralization and re-mineralization, each of which can occur many times a day, is one of the reasons for eruption of hollows for long time. In fact, in certain cases, a dental re-mineralization can even out the harm caused during the stage of demineralization. However, in cases where heavy accumulation of dental plaque occurred, or a person has a enhanced sugar consumption, the balance will incline to the side of tooth decay eruption.

The following involvements, recommended by the dental practitioner, will help minimizing the bacterial growth which results in tooth decay.

· Brush with fluoride toothpaste for a minimum of 2-3 minutes two times a day.
· Where possible, brush after taking lunch and dinner.
· Floss your teeth daily.

· Enhance fluoride use as suggested.

· Use a prescribed sterile mouth rinse (e.g., chlorhexidine) as advised to reduce the quantity of harmful bacteria in the mouth.

Mending eating habits too will aid fight tooth from decaying. Remember it is not only the quantity of sugar one takes, but how frequently and the types of food one eats that enhance the potency of developing tooth cavities. Healthy measures one should resort to for arresting decay include:

• Choosing clean food from the food guide pyramid
• Consuming protein-rich besides carbohydrate-rich foods (i.e., raisins on celery sticks and peanut butter)
• Consuming sweet and stuffy foods in the middle of a meal instead of taking them separately as a snack. (During meals, the saliva aids washing away such foods and shield the teeth against decay)
• Drinking fluoridated tap water to quench your thirst
• Consuming increased milk or water and reduced pop or fruit juice between meals
• Limiting the frequency of taking snacks and "graze"
• Consuming pop or fruit juice in between the meals instead of taking them alone the whole day
• Chewing sweet-less gum (especially rich in xylitol) for 10 min after your meals.
• Fluoride medication like fluoride varnish

If there is a difficulty experienced with reduced flow of saliva, your dental practitioner will advise a remedy that will assist in increasing the flow.