How do you restore enamel to a tooth that has lost it?
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UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO WAY TO GET THE ENAMEL TO 'COME BACK'. THE ONLY THING TO DO IS TO REPLACE WHAT HAS BEEN LOST. DEPENDING ON YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION FILLINGS OR MORE PERMANENT RESTORATIONS LIKE CROWNS OR PARTIAL DENTURES OF VARIOUS TYPES AND COSTS ARE AVAILABLE. \nDEFINITELY, HAVE SOME TEETH IN THE BACK TO CHEW WITH. IT';S VERY DAMAGING TO TRY TO DO THIS WITH THE FRONT TEETH, WHICH WERE INTENDED TO CUT APPLES, HOT DOGS, LETTUCE, ETC., NOT GRIND FOODS LIKE THE BACK TEETH.
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a complicated question! alot depends on which tooth it is. obviously the front teeth are smaller and cannot handle the loss of alot of the tooth structure before either needing a crown or the decay getting into the nerve in which case- typically- it would need a root canal, a build up AND a crown to protect it.\n\nif it is a premolar or molar- you have a little more room to work with as far as restoring it with a filling instead of a crown, however, many times if it becomes a 3 or 4 surface restoration(where the decay has taken away the sides , the middle and other areas)- a crown might be the best protection for it because the large fillings can fracture or the rest of the tooth can fracture away from the filling. a filling repairs the tooth from the inside out kind of and a crown restores the tooth by completely covering it.\n\ni hope this helped explain it a little
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Contact your nearest craftsperson who produces such enamel, or your nearest university or speciality school. You may even be able to find information through a local mineral and gem organization.
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I'm going to guess it was Prevident 5000, a high concentration fluoride toothpaste.  The other toothpaste you could alternate with is Mentadent Replenshing White, as it restores calcium phosphate to the enamel, which is lost when there is less saliva. Maybe use the replenshing white toothpaste in the morning and the prevident 5000 at night.
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Good old toothpaste and a old toothbrush.\n\n              IT REALLY WORKS!!!
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It's going to depend on the severity of the chip.  It's possible that it's small enough that the dentist can do only an enamelplasty (smoothing) of the tooth.  It's also possible to fix it with a filling, a crown, a veneer or in the most extreme case, it may need a root canal and a crown.
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Save the pieces. If the break was relatively clean, your dentist may be able to cement the tooth back together as a temporary measure. \nRinse your mouth well with warm water. If you were able to save the tooth fragment(s), rinse them under running water. \nIf an area is bleeding, apply a piece of gauze to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops. \nApply a cold compress to the cheek or lips over the broken tooth. This will help reduce swelling and relieve pain. \nIf you can't get to your dentist right away, cover the broken surface of the tooth that is in your mouth with temporary dental cement, available in pharmacies. \nTake an over-the-counter pain reliever.
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this might sound a bit silly but tooth paste, use a small amount around the area just a tiny bit and use your finger or damp cloth from the centre push outwards, or there is cd repair kits that uses different chemicals.
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I'm not sure where you are at, but you can go to the pharmacy and buy something called Dent-temp, it is a temporary filling material that will help protect your tooth until you can get to a dentist.  I know you aren't supposed to, but I had to use it once myself for about 4 months.  You have to replace it about once a week.  But it only costs a few dollars for the product, and a little goes a long way.
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The enamel will not reform.\nHowever, this will not be any problem at all. He will only have taken off a thin amount, so your tooth will still be completely covered by enamel.\nIt is very rare to get any decay here because these teeth are narrow and easy to clean. The only time I see decay in these areas are in people who simply NEVER brush. And, being a post-ortho patient, I'm sure you do a better than average cleaning job anyway! Fluoride is not necessary.
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Pay now or pay a lot later.  Go to the Dentist and get the cavity fixed when it is small and the cost is minimal.  Waiting can only cause you trouble.  Major restoration could cost you several hundred $$$$.
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It most likely can be fixed, but how to fix it just depends on the size of the cavity and if it has affected the nerve of the tooth or not.  You could possible just  have a simple filling or you may need a root canal.  Only a dentist could tell you for sure
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Hello! Ok, so if I am understanding correctly, one of your sealants has fell out. Ok so no big deal. You say you are going back to the dentist soon to get it replaced, so in the meantime just keep those deep groves cleaned by daily brushing. A sealant is only a protective layer to fill in deep grooves on molars in children adn young adults for preventative measures. It will be A-OK until you get back to the dentist! Good Luck
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yes\n\nDepending on severity,  You can fill in a chipped spot with composite.   Teeth affected by florosis are tricky, mild cases just look too white,  chalky white,  some times the teeth are brown.  In extreme cases there is a breakdown of the tooth which has nothing to do with cavities or decay,  it's purely structural integrity of the enamel that is falling apart.\n\nWhat you have to remember and be careful here.  Is that the teeth while ugly are not in urgent need of repair, unles it is decay.   I have some young persons with 7 to 8 teeth molars inscissors etc.  falling apart.  We crown the most severely damaged teeth, and bond only the mildly affected teeth. the first year we crown the two worst and then the next year one or two more, and so on.  \n\nIf a dentist tells you to do everything at once and you can afford it.  Get a second opinion.
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Stop smoking would be the most logical explanation.\nTry also using baking soda as a toothpaste. Just add a little bit of water to the baking soda forming a thick paste and scrub away.\nI would be hesitant on doing this on a daily basis because it is very abrasive and can cause enamel wear.\n1 day a week won't kill you though\nAnd don't listen to that girl who put rinse with hydrogen peroxide....\nthat can cause you papillae on your tongue to elongate and cause 'black harry tongue' if used long term.\nHydrogen peroxide is used as a mouth rinse in very rare instances but definitely not for whitening purposes, \nBeware!! don't listen to a secretary!
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It really depends on how well you take care of your teeth after you realize you have it. To speed up healing time, floss 1-2 times everyday, brush 2-3 times everyday, and use Listerine. And once it goes away, follow these habits so it will not return. ANd always remember to see your dentist every 6 months.
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rinse with something of you're choice,and then fill the cavity yourself,get a temp filling kit TEMPARIN from walmart it will help you out till dentist time