The natural processes of the bacteria in your mouth, as well as acidic foods and beverages, can cause a microscopic erosion of the mineral crystals that make up your tooth enamel. Enamel is the hardest material in the body, but it’s not living tissue. If this microscopic enamel erosion is not countered by regular, daily exposure to fluoride it can... read more »

Sometimes the dental world can be a bit confusing and complex, especially if you don’t know much about the treatments, techniques, and language provided and used. This can lead to many questions. Today, our dentist, Dr. Spear, would like to clear any of that confusion by talking to you more about fluoride. So, if you have questions about fluoride in... read more »

The enamel layer on your teeth is very hard and durable. It gets its strength from microscopic mineral crystals. When you consume acidic foods and drinks, it can deplete these mineral crystals by a minute amount. If this process of demineralization is compounded every day, it can weaken your tooth enamel, leading to issues with tooth sensitivity and cavities. Fortunately,... read more »

The natural processes of the bacteria in your mouth, as well as acidic foods and beverages, can cause a microscopic erosion of the mineral crystals that make up your tooth enamel. If this microscopic enamel erosion is not countered by regular, daily exposure to fluoride it can pose several threats to your oral health. The microscopic erosion creates tiny channels... read more »