Are You Protecting Your Teeth from Enamel Loss?
Enamel is a hard, outer layer that protects the tooth’s crown. It is also your body's first line of defense against tooth decay. That’s why it is important to know how you can care for it and protect it from wear.
Aside from regular visits to the dentist every 6 months for routine check-ups and teeth cleaning, here are additional ways you can keep your teeth healthy and strong:
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Brush your teeth twice daily with a specially formulated-fluoride toothpaste like Pronamel® and a soft-bristled toothbrush
Soft-bristled toothbrushes are designed to be gentle on your acid softened enamel. Use with Pronamel® toothpaste to help protect your teeth against the effects of acid erosion.
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Floss regularly
It’s important to floss regularly to help remove plaque from the areas between your teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach.
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Try not to brush your teeth immediately after meals
Wait 30 minutes to brush your teeth after a meal and consider using Pronamel® toothpaste to help protect your teeth against the effects of everyday acids.
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Drink acidic beverages through a straw
Drinking through a straw helps push the liquid to the back of your mouth and away from your teeth.
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Hydrate with water throughout the day to help rinse away any dietary acids
Drinking water is especially important if you have low saliva volume or dry mouth.
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Brush your teeth twice daily with a specially formulated-fluoride toothpaste like Pronamel® and a soft-bristled toothbrush
Soft-bristled toothbrushes like Pronamel® toothbrushes are designed to be gentle on your acid softened enamel. Use with Pronamel® toothpaste to help protect your teeth against the effects of acid erosion.
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Floss regularly
It’s important to floss regularly to help remove plaque from the areas between your teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach.
-
Try not to brush your teeth immediately after meals
Wait 30 minutes to brush your teeth after a meal and consider using Pronamel® toothpaste to help protect your teeth against the effects of everyday acids.
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Drink acidic beverages through a straw
Drinking through a straw helps push the liquid to the back of your mouth and away from your teeth.
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Hydrate with water throughout the day to help rinse away any dietary acids
Drinking water is especially important if you have low saliva volume or dry mouth.
You can help protect your tooth enamel from acid erosion and still enjoy a healthy, varied diet by making small adjustments to your oral care routine.
