Experienced Amherst Dentist Explains Repairing Tooth Enamel
If you have been looking into homeopathic dentistry, you may have come across a few new fads that have swept the internet. They initially seem like really great natural methods, but did you know that some of these untested methods for repairing tooth enamel could actually be causing more damage than good? You could be actually be causing enamel damage to your teeth. Here are some of the at-home treatments and fads that you may want to avoid. If you think you have damaged enamel, schedule a free consultation with Amherst Dentist Dr. Douglas Hamill to learn about professional dentist approved ways of repairing tooth enamel.
LED Teeth Whitening Kits
If you are truly worried about repairing tooth enamel, these LED teeth whitening kits should not be in your home. They involve putting bleach into your mouth and risking causing not only enamel damage, but damage to your gums as well. When these kits are overused, they can cause permanent damage. If you want to whiten your teeth, it should be supervised by an experienced dentist who knows what to look for and can help you avoid damaging your enamel.
Lemon Juice
Lemons are very popular fruits and are used in a lot of natural healthcare recipes. They are fantastic fruits that offer a lot of health benefits. Unfortunately, because of their acidic nature, they are not the best for dental health when used for repairing tooth enamel. The acid can be erosive to your enamel. Using this as a replacement for toothpaste is not advisable.
Charcoal
Charcoal has recently been touted as as a homeopathic way of repairing tooth enamel. Unfortunately people don’t realize that charcoal can actually damage your enamel in two ways. Charcoal comes in two varieties. There is non-activated charcoal and activated charcoal. With the non-activated charcoal, you have to worry about the fact that it is toxic. Having a toxic substance in your body doesn’t seem like a great option for your health in general, right? Most of the latest whitening products have activated charcoal. The issue with this is that activated charcoal is abrasive. This can act like sandpaper and wear down your enamel instead of helping to repair it.
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Schedule A Free Consultation To Learn More About Repairing Tooth Enamel
If you are interested in repairing tooth enamel but have concerns about causing enamel damage, schedule a free consultation with Dr. Douglas Hamill today. We understand that you would like to whiten and brighten your teeth safely and our office provides safe methods of teeth whitening without the concern for damaging your teeth. Trying to whiten your teeth at home with things like whitening toothpaste can only minimally help. It will only reduce the stains and won’t provide a permanent long-lasting solution.
If you are looking to get a safe and effective teeth whitening treatment without damaging your enamel, please call our Amherst dentist office today to get a free consultation.
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