Can drinking milk strengthen the enamel on my teeth?
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2007-08-31 18:58:35 · 10 answers · asked by Less than zero (<0) 6 in Health ➔ Dental
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2007-08-31 19:16:52 · update #1
yes it can milk makes your enamal stronger!
2007-09-01 00:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FYI, ONCE THE ENAMEL IS COMPLETELY FORMED DRINKING MILK HAS NO EFFECT ON THE ENAMEL.
BUT I'VE HEARD ON TV THAT THE CALCIUM IN THE MILK STRENGTHENS TEETH?
THAT IS TV. TRUTH AND KNOWLEDGE ARE SOMETHING ELSE.
WHAT DO I MEAN?
THE REASON WHY CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO DRINK MILK IS FOR THE FORMATION OF THEIR ADULT TEETH. ONLY BY HAVING A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF DIETARY CALCIUM IN THE DIET WILL THE FORMATION OF ENAMEL BE ADEQUATE.
ONCE THE ENAMEL IS FULLY FORMED, THE CALCIUM IN MILK IS FUTILE FOR ENAMEL STRENGTH.
ONE SUBSTANCE WHICH IS USEFUL FOR STRENGTHENING ENAMEL IS FLUORIDE.
WHY?
FLUORIDE MAKES THE ENAMEL MORE RESISTANT TO DE-CALCIFICATION, AND THE FORMATION OF CAVITIES.
2007-09-01 02:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Did you know Man is the only animal that drinks the milk of another animal.
There are other good food items that have a higher percentage of calcium in it.
Salmon, canned
Sardines
Tempeh, a soy, or miso product
fortified soy milk
dried seaweed
almonds
spinach
rhubarb
collard greens
There are so many more healthier options than animal products!
2007-09-01 02:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The calcium and vitamin d in milk is good for your teeth, I would think they would strengthen your teeth. However, it's good for other reasons as well. Here's what yahoo health said:
Mozzarella and other cheeses, peanuts, yogurt, milk, and sugar-free chewing gum (especially gum that contains xylitol) are good for your teeth. They help clear your mouth of harmful sugars and protect against plaque. These make great after-meal snacks.
2007-09-01 02:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by kiki 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I dont know XD but i like milk =P i can drink 1 gallon of milk in 9 minutes and 37 seconds
2007-09-01 02:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by Huggy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I heard that milk can give you osteoporosis... EVEN THOUGH it says it makes your bones stronger. i beleive that milk can give you osteo because milk these days..are fake with all these pesticides in them. Anways, There is this toothpaste that strengthens the enamel I forgot what it was..but ACT mouthwash rebuilds your enamel making it stronger.
2007-09-01 02:54:03 · answer #6 · answered by Tooly 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so. My dentist told me about something called xyletol, it's in some gums at the regular market, they can help build enamel, and even slow some tooth decay.
2007-09-01 02:03:14 · answer #7 · answered by Jenni D 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
some but you can also build enamel from the inside out by eating alfalfa sprouts and build it on the outside with enamel toothpaste and now a new listerine
2007-09-01 02:04:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Calcium can as long as it is supported by other nutrients necessary to process the calcium.
2007-09-01 02:03:34 · answer #9 · answered by jenshensnest 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I think so.
2007-09-01 02:03:07 · answer #10 · answered by SnuggElbear 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋