We are independent & ad-supported. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links.
WiseGEEK

Advertiser Disclosure

Our website is an independent, advertising-supported platform. We provide our content free of charge to our readers, and to keep it that way, we rely on revenue generated through advertisements and affiliate partnerships. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Learn more.

How We Make Money

We sustain our operations through affiliate commissions and advertising. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you. We also display advertisements on our website, which help generate revenue to support our work and keep our content free for readers. Our editorial team operates independently from our advertising and affiliate partnerships to ensure that our content remains unbiased and focused on providing you with the best information and recommendations based on thorough research and honest evaluations. To remain transparent, we’ve provided a list of our current affiliate partners here.
Health

What Are the Best Tips for Strengthening Teeth?

By Valerie Goldberg
Updated May 17, 2024
Our promise to you
WiseGEEK is dedicated to creating trustworthy, high-quality content that always prioritizes transparency, integrity, and inclusivity above all else. Our ensure that our content creation and review process includes rigorous fact-checking, evidence-based, and continual updates to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Our Promise to you

Founded in 2002, our company has been a trusted resource for readers seeking informative and engaging content. Our dedication to quality remains unwavering—and will never change. We follow a strict editorial policy, ensuring that our content is authored by highly qualified professionals and edited by subject matter experts. This guarantees that everything we publish is objective, accurate, and trustworthy.

Over the years, we've refined our approach to cover a wide range of topics, providing readers with reliable and practical advice to enhance their knowledge and skills. That's why millions of readers turn to us each year. Join us in celebrating the joy of learning, guided by standards you can trust.

Editorial Standards

At WiseGEEK, we are committed to creating content that you can trust. Our editorial process is designed to ensure that every piece of content we publish is accurate, reliable, and informative.

Our team of experienced writers and editors follows a strict set of guidelines to ensure the highest quality content. We conduct thorough research, fact-check all information, and rely on credible sources to back up our claims. Our content is reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity.

We believe in transparency and maintain editorial independence from our advertisers. Our team does not receive direct compensation from advertisers, allowing us to create unbiased content that prioritizes your interests.

Having strong teeth is vital to a person's overall health. Weak teeth can cause a person to experience cavities, tooth cracking, tooth loss, infection and other health issues. Strengthening teeth can be done over time by making basic daily lifestyle changes. Some of the best tips for strengthening teeth include going to the dentist regularly, avoiding acidic foods and cleaning the teeth multiple times a day.

Going to the dentist twice a year is vital to strengthening teeth. Some adults may think they do not need to visit the dentist if they do not feel as if they have any cavities. Even if a person does not have any cavities, the dentist can do a professional cleaning and apply a fluoride treatment. Fluoride helps to strengthen a person's tooth enamel, which acts as a protective layer for the rest of the tooth. If a tooth's enamel is damaged, a person is more vulnerable to cavities in the future.

People who frequently drink acidic beverages and eat acidic foods can be at risk for severe enamel damage. Foods with high acidity include coffee, orange juice and tomato sauce. Using a straw to drink acidic beverages can help with the process of strengthening teeth. Brushing as soon as possible after eating acid-heavy foods also can be beneficial. Having weak teeth with damaged enamel can make it uncomfortable for a person to consume icy cold and extremely hot foods.

Strengthening teeth can be made easier if a person brushes his or her teeth multiple times a day. If a person only brushes in the morning or at night, them bacteria from food has all day to eat through tooth enamel. A person can buy a small, portable toothbrush so he or she can brush his or her teeth while at school or work. Flossing also is easy to do on the go and can help a person remove food from in between teeth and in small crevasses.

A person can protect his or her teeth by practicing good behavior when it comes to what goes into his or her mouth. If a person's teeth are already on the weaker side, further damage can be done by such things such as nibbling on pens or opening bottles with his or her mouth. People also should take caution when consuming things such as taffy, nuts and hard caramel. When a person is not cautious about what he or she bites into, damage can be done that will make teeth weaker.

WiseGEEK is dedicated to providing accurate and trustworthy information. We carefully select reputable sources and employ a rigorous fact-checking process to maintain the highest standards. To learn more about our commitment to accuracy, read our editorial process.
See our Editorial Process Share Feedback

Related Articles

Discussion Comments

By Raynbow — On Dec 09, 2014

If you like to drink soda pop and fruit juices, there is a simple way to to reduce the likelihood that it will weaken your tooth enamel.

After finishing one of these beverages, either take a drink of water or rinse your mouth out with water. This will help to remove excess acid from your mouth that can erode your tooth enamel.

By Heavanet — On Dec 08, 2014

Several years ago I started using toothpaste that is formulated to rebuild and strengthen tooth enamel. Since I have been using it, I have not had any new tooth decay. My dentist also told me that my enamel appears to be much stronger than it was when I was using regular toothpaste.

WiseGEEK, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.

WiseGEEK, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.