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"Ever found yourself asking why certain individuals always seem to develop cavities despite maintaining impeccable brushing and flossing practices?"
"Ever been in a situation where an individual throws up their hands in exasperation and blames it on their soft teeth?"
They do exist, and it is one of those common terms used to describe weak and sensitive teeth.
What are the actual facts behind this belief? Are there such things as "soft" teeth, or is this a myth surrounding dental practices?
Let us dive into the scientific background of tooth enamel and its breakdown and discover how advanced dentistry and oral care can protect your teeth from decay.
Are there really such things as “soft teeth”?
To begin with, tooth enamel is the strongest structure in your entire body.
It is stronger than bone, created by nature specifically to withstand decades of mastication and contact with various kinds of food.
This means that “soft teeth,” in the literal sense, simply don’t exist for 99 percent of all people.
The extremely rare condition called Amelogenesis Imperfecta causes your enamel to form incorrectly, resulting in the teeth having an irregular appearance, being stained brown, and being significantly misshapen from childhood.
But if your dentist has never told you that you have this incredibly rare condition, then your teeth formed normally, and your perception of softness is caused by weakened enamel.
Real culprits behind enamel weakening
But why do your teeth seem weak when nature didn't design them to be?
Tooth enamel erosion results from a slow process brought about by both lifestyle and personal habits.
1. Diet-induced demineralization
Every time you take a bite of food, the germs in your mouth feed on the leftover sugar and carbs, which result in acids being produced as a by-product.
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Repeated sugar and starch intake: Beverages such as soda drinks and juice, and even foods containing carbohydrates cause your teeth to experience an "acid bath."
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Acid reflux/heartburn: Continuous regurgitation of acids causes more rapid tooth enamel erosion than regular soda and candies.
2. Ineffective or aggressive brushing
Ironically, efforts to brush your teeth excessively may actually prove to be counterproductive.
If you use a toothbrush with hard bristles, or brush in a sideways motion vigorously, then you will be using it as an abrasive tool to wear down the enamel of your teeth and make your gums recede.
The problem with insufficient brushing is the formation of a layer of plaque which allows acid to create cavities on the surface of the enamel.
3. Dry mouth (Insufficient saliva)
Your saliva is what protects you from bacteria and other threats. It removes excess food residues and provides the necessary minerals to help repair your enamel.
Boost your protection with the Laifen Wave Pro electric toothbrush
While you cannot alter your genetic makeup, you can alter your methods of dental protection.
In order to avoid enamel erosion and scrubbing problems, adding the Laifen Wave Pro Electric Toothbrush to your daily regimen will be nothing short of revolutionary for your dental health.
The Laifen Wave Pro Electric Toothbrush is created to provide maximum efficiency of medical grade quality with absolute gentleness.
Here's how the Wave Pro effectively protects & enhances your dental health:
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Breakthrough 60° WaveMotion Technology: While the standard electric toothbrush operates by aggressive vibration at one set location, this causes micro-fractures in the weakened enamel. The Laifen Wave Pro Electric Toothbrush uses patented 60° ultra wide oscillation along with 66,000 vibrations per minute.
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Intelligent pressure safety: In order to ensure complete prevention of enamel damage, the Wave Pro has a built-in intelligent pressure sensor. In case you push too hard onto your teeth, the intelligent servo engine slows down its spinning right away to make sure that your enamel is perfectly safe.
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Extra-soft and soft cushion brush heads: The high-quality brush heads have 0.8 mm TPE coating that protects your teeth from being exposed to plastic brush. Combined with extra fine bristles, it reaches every nook and cranny where plaque builds up, thus making localized cavities impossible.
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Bacteria-free quick spin dry mode: Moisture-rich bathroom atmosphere causes bacterial growth on the brush surface. The Wave Pro has special Quick Spin Dry Mode that eliminates all moisture within seconds, so you will never be exposing yourself to any bacteria while brushing.
Simple tips to aid tooth re-mineralization
In addition to using advanced technology such as the Laifen Wave Pro, there are some things you can do on a daily basis to help build up your tooth protection:
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Rinse with water right away: Following consumption of items like coffee, acidic fruits, or sweets, rinse your mouth out with water. This helps to eliminate any active acids that could be eroding your tooth enamel.
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Don’t brush right away: Avoid brushing your teeth directly following intake of any highly acidic foods or acid reflux. The acid softens your enamel temporarily, and brushing may cause erosion. Give yourself 30 minutes to allow your saliva to harden the enamel again.
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Keep hydrated: Drink lots of water during the day to maintain your saliva levels which will act as a continual, mineral-filled defense against tooth decay.
Final thought
While “soft teeth” could be an exaggeration, tooth enamel susceptibility is the real deal.
However, the good news is that your teeth are not doomed to become weak; all they require is the proper care.
Through reducing the number of acids, allowing your saliva to work, and making the switch to the advanced wave-like action of the Laifen Wave Pro, you will gain complete mastery over your dental care.
FAQs
1. Is there such a thing as "soft teeth"?
Yes, but only in a very rare 1% of people. This is because enamel is naturally the strongest substance in the body. In 99% of cases, "soft teeth" are weakened or demineralized enamel.
2. What causes weakening of tooth enamel?
Tooth enamel gets worn out by acid produced by harmful bacteria feeding on sugar residues in food. Acid reflux, dehydration, poor saliva secretion, and hard-bristle brushing speed up this process.
3. Can I restore weak enamel naturally?
Unfortunately, once it is totally worn off, enamel does not regenerate itself. However, you may remineralize weakened enamel by brushing with fluoride toothpaste, staying hydrated, and having enough saliva production.
4. Why are my teeth sensitive if they are not soft?
Your strong enamel gets thin from acid action or rough brushing and exposes softer dentin, causing sharp pain from hot and cold foods.
5. How does Laifen Wave Pro protect weak enamel?
The Wave Pro eliminates any damaging contact of your enamel by replacing tough scrubbing with a unique 60° sweeping technique inspired by dentists. Its intelligent pressure sensor instantly slows down if you apply too much force.
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