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Toughen Up Your Tooth Enamel

TOUGHEN UP YOUR TOOTH ENAMEL TOOTH ENAMEL IS THE HARDEST SUBSTANCE IN YOUR BODY • THE ONLY STRONGER SUBSTANCE ON EARTH IS DIAMOND 200 LBS. • ENAMEL WITHSTANDS UP TO 200 LBS. OF PRESSURE FROM YOUR BITE THE SOURCE OF ENAMEL'S STRENGTH IS ITS MINERAL COMPOSITION • Enamel is made up of calcium and phosphate 20 illi Ca • These substances Calcium are also found 40.078 in bones • The mineral strands are longer in enamel than in bone, making it stronger 15 Phosphate 30.97 TO STAY STRONG, YOUR ENAMEL NEEDS TO BE REPLENISHED WITH MINERALS • Acids deplete your enamel of necessary minerals • Over time, the enamel erodes and becomes weaker As enamel erodes, bacteria attack your teeth and cause decay SEVERAL FACTORS LEAD TO ENAMEL EROSION • DRY MOUTH • HIGH SUGAR DIET • ACIDIC FOODS Sodas Citrus fruits SODA Sour foods • ACID REFLUX • BRUSHING TOO HARD • GRINDING YOUR TEETH KEEP YOUR ENAMEL STRONG FOR LIFE • Curb the amount of sugar and acidic foods in your diet Brush at least twice and floss at least once per day Treat damaging conditions, like acid reflux • Talk to your dentist if you experience symptoms of erosion • Tooth sensitivity • Dents, cracks, or rough edges on your teeth Yellowed teeth INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: Creve Coeur CREVE COEUR FAMILY DENTAL FAMILY DENTAL www.CREVECOEURFAMILYDENTAL.COM Sources: http://shrewsburydentist.com/2014/06/interesting-facts-about-your-tooth-enamel/ http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/tooth-enamel-erosion-restoration http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-14/tooth-enamel-protection cane SUGAR

Toughen Up Your Tooth Enamel

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Many different factors can lead to enamel erosion on your teeth! The list includes a high sugar diet, dry mouth, acid reflux, brushing too hard, grinding your teeth, and acidic foods and drinks. Check...

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