How To Protect My Enamel

We must take care of our teeth. Sensitive tooth enamel can cause discomfort. Make sure you visit your dentist in Livingston, NJ, for proper care and questions about how to protect your teeth. Dr. William Gerard provides expert dental services and guidance in a comfortable environment.

What Is Tooth Enamel?

Tooth enamel is the first protective layer of your teeth. It covers the crown (visible part) of your tooth, which is exposed to the world every time you eat or speak. Enamel also protects your teeth from bacteria and plaque, which cause dental decay if not taken care of correctly.

Why Is Tooth Enamel Important?

The enamel of your teeth is one of the hardest materials in your body. It is as hard as steel, as it ranks 5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. However, this does not mean your tooth enamel doesn't need protection. 

How Do I Protect Tooth Enamel?

Your tooth enamel needs protection from the world around you and from foods and drinks, you consume regularly. You have to be careful with some of the things that happen by accident, such as grinding your teeth at night or consuming too much sugar.

Keep Your Mouth Clean

One of the most important things you can do to protect your tooth enamel is to keep your teeth clean. This includes brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing between all of your teeth, and using mouthwash after brushing and flossing. All of these practices remove food particles that can decay enamel over time if they are left on the teeth.

When you visit your dentist in Livingston, NJ, we will examine your mouth and professionally clean your teeth as well. So make sure you visit us at least twice a year. Professional cleaning can reach areas your toothbrush may not be able to.

Limit Sugar Intake

Sugar is probably the most harmful thing you can put into your body for tooth enamel protection. All too often, sugar provides the bacteria in your mouth with fuel to produce acid, which slowly eats away at your teeth and causes cavities.

Mouthguards/Nightguards

There is only one way to protect yourself from harming your tooth enamel during sleep, and that is by using a nightguard. Nightguards protect the tooth enamel that is most commonly affected when grinding down your teeth in sleep. If you play sports, wear a mouthguard to avoid tooth injuries.

Dr. Gerard is your local dentist in Livingston, NJ, who can help you protect and care for your teeth. Call us at (973) 740-1277 for an appointment today.

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349 E. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039

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Tuesday:

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Wednesday:

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Thursday:

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