2006-09-29 11:54:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
When it's gone it's gone.
2006-09-29 12:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by spongeworthy_us 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The enamel is formed by cells called ameloblasts. These cells are what "injects" the mineral content into the crystal structure of tooth enamel as it is being deposited. When the tooth erupts and the enamel is visible, the ameloblasts are GONE. There is no physiologic means for anything to be deposited into the enamel after you have eaten it and it is absorbed by the gut. This applies to calcium supplements also, by the way.
Enamel content can only be altered by surface contact with a few substances, most notably fluoride. The enamel is close to 100% inorganic crystal and it just doesn't have a means of regenerating itself.
2006-09-30 00:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to Wikipedia, destruction of tooth enamel is permanent. Preventive care appears to be the most important thing to do to protect your teeth.
2006-09-29 19:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope, once a tooth erupts, it has all the enamel it is going to get.
2006-09-30 08:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by vaniller2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No expert but I don't think so. There is a new tooth paste that claims to do that, try it out but the best person to speak on this would be your dentist no matter what.
2006-09-29 18:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by Angie 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can get it back by using flouride rinses. Try ACT. You can buy it at Target or anything like that. It's next to the listerine. You can also help my not drinking or eating sugary things!
2006-09-29 22:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by Lippy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Calcium tablets will help your teeth, in general. Use a soft bristle tooth brush, not medium or hard, as we used to think was best.
2006-09-29 19:10:28 · answer #7 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i believe it grows back on it's own.... like when you eat a lemon, you're teeth squeak because you're removing the enamel but then after a while your teeth are back to normal.
2006-09-29 22:15:24 · answer #8 · answered by ana g 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call your dentist.He can get you a prescription for it.Not expensive and it works.My son used it after his braces were removed.
2006-09-29 19:03:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, your teeth are completed growing when they emerge from your gums.
2006-09-29 19:03:27 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Go to a dentist for a sealant.
Bill
2006-09-29 19:01:56 · answer #11 · answered by smu_texas 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋