2006-09-30 11:10:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
been reading your answers, and guess they are all right in what they wrote, I was told by my dentist years ago that I was brushing my teeth to hard and would wear away the enamal over time, and yes I have, been left with 2 discolouerd 2 front teeth, which makes me very reluctant to smile, it can knock your confidence,been trying whitening toothpastes for ages now, but with no effect, started using a toothpaste that was recommended in a womans mag' I read, it's called Pronamel, and it's a sensodyne product..good luck,.x
2006-09-30 12:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by anne k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably veneers on your teeth would do the job, but at a price. I'm sure I remember reading that the fluoride in toothpaste actually puts a sticky coating on your teeth that stops calcium being naturally absorbed by your teeth in order to repair your enamel, and that they recommended that you rinse your mouth out loads of times after using toothpaste to get rid of this coating. This would suggest to me that your body would naturally repair enamel with stuff from your diet, so try drinking lots of milk? Worth a try and is cheaper than the dentist.
2006-09-30 11:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you cant. Sooner or later your roots might become exposed and it could hurt off and on. My suggestion is brush you teeth with a soft tooth brush very gently, dont scrub. Also try sensodyn Or other toothpaste for sensitive teeth. This will help to prevent more enamel loss. If its lost as a chip and its not noticeable dont worry about it. A dentist could fill it in for you
2006-09-30 12:42:08 · answer #3 · answered by barb blackjack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not grow back naturally, or with milk or any toothpaste etc.
Depending upon your particular problem, dentists will rebuild it in either composite (white fillings) or porcelain (veneers, onlay, crowns).
Enamel is extremely hard, and most people nowadays are eroding it by having acidic drinks like sodas, fruit juices, cordails, sports drinks... Have a serious look at your diet before you have any treatment done and make sure you have eliminated the cause, or it will continue to happen. Drink water.
2006-09-30 11:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Enamel can regrow but it's so little it's negligible. Bacteria will dissolve the enamel faster than it's trying to grow back. Virtually nothing about our mouths can regrow (permanent teeth can't, receded gums, can't)
2006-09-30 11:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by Bob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No enamel is gone when it breaks it depends on size and location if you can get composite [tooth colored filling] or veneer or crown
2006-09-30 11:42:57 · answer #6 · answered by mary texas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When enamels gone its gone!!!!!!!!!!!!
If your tooth starts getting sensitive, you could have a composite filling placed, on the NHS (in the UK) which is a white filling.
2006-09-30 13:45:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try the new toothpaste that is out on the market that helps restore enamel...it is a sensetive toothpaste as well...
2006-09-30 11:15:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but your dentist can put a "coat" of strengthener on your teeth. I'm not sure what the technical name for it is, but it can be done. just ask your dentist!
2006-09-30 11:14:17 · answer #9 · answered by rhiannon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the dentist can do that kind of work not to sure what they use tho, it must be a synthetic repair.
2006-09-30 11:12:57 · answer #10 · answered by rosydog2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋