No, we aren’t referring to someone who finally invented the noiseless drill (but wouldn’t that be nice)…we are referring to internet articles which state that if you have a cavity, you can take (insert supplement here) and your body will regrow the lost enamel “naturally.” This is both an untrue statement and alarming at the same time because it encourages people to leave decay untreated.
Enamel is a highly mineralized substance that covers your teeth and protects them from damage. Unlike your bones, enamel has no living cells and cannot repair itself once it’s gone. There are things you can do to strengthen and remineralize weakened enamel, but you cannot regrow it, as the articles imply. Once decay penetrates the enamel, it spreads to the next layer of your teeth - called the dentin - where the decay will then spread much more quickly. This is because the dentin isn’t as hard as your enamel.
Your dental health and overall health are connected…leaving oral conditions untreated can cause problems not only in your mouth but within your body as well. If you have questions, ask us....before you check the internet!
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