Best supplements for dental health?
in Dentistry & Oral Hygiene ·
Rachel Sanchez46 said:Hi 👍
I was wondering if there are any specific supplements—like vitamins or minerals—that actually help strengthen enamel or deal with frequent cavities? Also, anything for gum health when dealing with periodontitis? I'm curious if you'd recommend a particular mouthwash or anything else you think really works for these issues.
I don't think there's any supplement you can take that will actually improve your enamel from the inside out or cure periodontitis. Once your enamel is set, I guess you can't really change its quality with vitamins or anything we ingest.
Maybe you could try using a toothpaste with "repair" technology along with a soft-bristle brush so you aren't wearing down the enamel. Using an interdental brush too might help prevent further decay.
And, I suppose, you should brush before meals rather than right after, just to give those acids time to neutralize first.