My teeth look and feel much more solid since I've started to tape my mouth shut during sleep, as recommended by several Buteyko practitioners. I use medical micropore tape and remove some of the glue by applying the tape several times to my wrist first.
By taping your mouth you ensure that you're breathing through your nose throughout the night. This way you don't get a dry mouth and your teeth are bathed in your saliva, which is crucial for remineralization.
There are also some studies that indicate that Xylitol might help in remineralizing teeth. I am not knowledgeable enough to interpret the worth of these studies. But my personal experience with Xylitol has been rather positive. My teeth feel very solid and smooth when I'm using it. Although it seems to disrupt my oral flora- I seem to get bad breath and a coated tongue more often when I use it.
I've been using Xylitol every other night for the last month as part of my teeth cleaning routine before going to bed. I use it by swishing it in my mouth for about 5 minutes. It has the consistency of table sugar and dissolves in your saliva. Then I spit it out. Sometimes I keep some Xylitol in my mouth and use it to brush my teeth or use dental floss. It seems like Xylitol makes plaque easier to remove.
These practices have improved the look and feel of my teeth. At times my teeth used to have slightly translucent edges and felt porous. Now they seem more solid and feel smooth.
By taping your mouth you ensure that you're breathing through your nose throughout the night. This way you don't get a dry mouth and your teeth are bathed in your saliva, which is crucial for remineralization.
There are also some studies that indicate that Xylitol might help in remineralizing teeth. I am not knowledgeable enough to interpret the worth of these studies. But my personal experience with Xylitol has been rather positive. My teeth feel very solid and smooth when I'm using it. Although it seems to disrupt my oral flora- I seem to get bad breath and a coated tongue more often when I use it.
I've been using Xylitol every other night for the last month as part of my teeth cleaning routine before going to bed. I use it by swishing it in my mouth for about 5 minutes. It has the consistency of table sugar and dissolves in your saliva. Then I spit it out. Sometimes I keep some Xylitol in my mouth and use it to brush my teeth or use dental floss. It seems like Xylitol makes plaque easier to remove.
These practices have improved the look and feel of my teeth. At times my teeth used to have slightly translucent edges and felt porous. Now they seem more solid and feel smooth.