Answers from Premier Dentist Philadelphia with Dr. Richard Eidelson, DDS, FAGD
Best way to harden enamel? Fluoride plus saliva plus smart habits. Fluoride pushes minerals back into weak spots. Saliva brings calcium and phosphate. Add regular cleanings and you’re set.
What actually works
Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes. Spit it out but don’t rinse right away. That leftover film does work.
Get professional fluoride if you need it. We use varnish for people with frequent cavities, sensitivity, dry mouth, or braces. Takes two minutes.
Seal deep grooves on back teeth. Keeps bacteria out of spots your brush can’t reach.
Try remineralizing paste if you’re high risk. Calcium phosphate products help between visits. Good for dry mouth or sensitive spots.
Stop constant acid exposure. Sipping soda or lemonade all day wears enamel down. Have them with meals, rinse with water after. Grind at night? Get a nightguard.
Food matters
Water, dairy, greens, nuts, lean protein. Your body needs those minerals. Vitamin D helps you absorb calcium. Sugar feeds bacteria that create acid. Keep sweets to mealtimes, drink water between.
Saliva is underrated
Healthy spit neutralizes acid and delivers minerals. Keep it flowing by staying hydrated, breathing through your nose, chewing sugar-free gum after meals. Dry mouth from meds? We have substitutes and special pastes.
Already sensitive?
Thin enamel or exposed roots cause that. We fix it with fluoride varnish, prescription toothpaste, gentler brushing, or a nightguard if grinding caused it. Sometimes you need a small filling or crown. We start simple.
Small changes
Brush two full minutes twice daily. Most people quit early.
Floss or use those tiny brushes once a day.
Trade one sugary drink for water.
Chew gum after eating.
Show up for cleanings.
Our approach
Dr. Eidelson checks your risk, measures gums, reviews diet, builds your plan. Some people need just cleanings and fluoride toothpaste. Others need sealants or nightguards. Every mouth is different.
Ready to start? Call (215) 557-6668 or visit 1601 Walnut St., Suite 1114 in Philadelphia. We’ll tell you what’ll help most.
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