Just recently, we read about a new version of Crest that promises to “detoxify” your mouth – courtesy of roughly double the concentration of fluoride, itself a toxin. Go figure. Anymore, there seems to be a toothpaste for everything. Whitening. Remineralizing. Reducing sensitivity. The question is: Do they actually do what we’re told they do? […]
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There’s No Regrowing Teeth (Not Yet, Anyway)
When folks hear about curing tooth decay naturally, some seem to picture a perfectly healed tooth that looks exactly like the others around it, white and strong and unblemished. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works. A human tooth is made of three main layers of tissue. The smooth, thin, glossy layer on the outside is […]
From the Archives: Curing or Preventing Tooth Decay: Which Makes More Sense?
Originally posted April 23, 2015 One of Dr. Glaros’ colleagues recently told us about a man who had contacted his office about getting his mercury amalgam fillings removed. He said he didn’t want them replaced, though. When asked why, he said that he was going to “remineralize” his teeth instead. He’d read all about it […]
Curing or Preventing Tooth Decay: Which Makes More Sense?
One of Dr. Glaros’ colleagues recently told us about a man who had contacted his office about getting his mercury amalgam fillings removed. He said he didn’t want them replaced, though. When asked why, he said that he was going to “remineralize” his teeth instead. He’d read all about it online. Whether this prospective patient […]