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6 tips on how to strengthen your tooth enamel at home

Tooth enamel, as the outer protective layer of our teeth, is extremely robust and protects the underlying, pain-sensitive tooth layers from external influences of any kind. But as strong as it is, tooth enamel is unfortunately not invulnerable. This is because acidic foods and beverages, such as fruit juices, soft drinks and citrus fruits, dissolve minerals from the tooth enamel. 1 Demineralization softens tooth enamel, which can lead to tooth erosion over time. In this article, we present six useful tips with which you can strengthen your tooth enamel at home and thus prevent unwanted tooth enamel erosion.

Signs of tooth enamel defects

Tooth enamel degradation is a slowly progressing process that cannot be easily seen with the naked eye at the initial stage. 2 Therefore, it is all the more important that you and your family keep to your regular visits to the dentist, because your doctor can detect early on whether you are affected by tooth enamel erosion.

In the advanced stage, dental erosion is easy to recognize: the teeth become transparent, especially at the "edges", they appear thinner and have lost their shine. Pain-sensitive teeth can be the result.

Did you know that in addition to an acidic diet, incorrect brushing of teeth also promotes tooth enamel defects? Anyone who scrubs heavily or uses a toothbrush that is too hard promotes tooth erosion. Here's how to brush your teeth properly.

How to strengthen your tooth enamel

First, the bad news: Once tooth enamel is gone, it's lost forever. 

The good news, however, is that there are some things you and your family can do to prevent it from happening in the first place. You can also stop the further degradation of tooth enamel. Here are our tips for healthy and strong tooth enamel:

Good dental care: Daily, conscientious tooth brushing is the best precaution against tooth enamel degradation. Pay particular attention to the right toothbrush – a modern device such as the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 helps you to clean your teeth effectively and gently at the same time. Your integrated pressure sensor alerts you if you press too hard and thus helps you to protect your tooth enamel.
Healthy dental nutrition: Milk and dairy products contain calcium and are good for teeth and tooth enamel, as their proteins neutralize elevated acid levels. In addition, it is recommended to consume a lot of fiber-rich food (whole grains). You should refrain from the frequent consumption of sweets, chips, cola, etc. if possible.
Dental care products with a tooth enamel-strengthening effect can help to strengthen your tooth enamel and are a good addition to daily oral hygiene.
Rinse your mouth: After eating foods and drinks that are high in acid and sugar, rinse your mouth briefly with water.
Sugar-free chewing gum, preferably with xylitol, supports salivation and thus the natural protection system of our teeth. Drink plenty of water – this also supports salivation.
Green tea is rich in health-promoting substances and good for the whole body. It also contains fluorides, which harden the tooth enamel and have a caries prevention effect. But make sure to always brush your teeth well after drinking green tea, because the substances contained in it can otherwise lead to tooth discoloration.

Take good care of your teeth and mouth to prevent dental diseases such as tooth decay, gingivitis or tooth erosion. Because only a healthy mouth can conjure up a beautiful smile.