“What is the best toothpaste to restore enamel?”

Unfortunately there is no toothpaste that will regrow or replace enamel once it is lost. A major brand name toothpaste like Crest, Sensodyne or Colegate which contains fluoride will help strengthen the enamel and combat against acid erosion. If you have lost enamel or have thin enamel then it is best to have a dental evaluation to determine the cause and come up with a plan to reduce future enamel loss with your young age.

There is no toothpaste that can restore enamel. Once enamel is gone there is no way to "make it come back." Toothpaste that claim to restore your enamel is high in fluoride to reduce sensitivity which makes people think the tooth is fixed.

With toothpaste companies claiming they will restore enamel, consumer beware. There are limitations that toothpastes can deliver. And some toothpastes are more detrimental (such as the abraisiveness of whitening toothpastes) for enamel that has been compromised. I would not say there is a "best brand" and no toothpaste to date will "regrow" enamel. Because situations will differ so much from person to person, you should talk to your dentist to decide what product is the best for your mouth.



Hope this helps,
Jossi Stokes, DDS

There is nothing in the markets or pharmacies, no a toothpaste that will restore enamel wear, except if it is excessive, the tooth could be restored by a porcelain crown. Ask your dentist the reason of your teeth excessive wear and how to prevent. Prevention is critical.

Toothpaste cannot restore enamel.

Enamelon

HI! I would really recommend the toothpaste I have at my office, Fluoridex® Sensitivity Relief SLS Free Toothpaste- Clean Mint. It has prescription strength fluoride.

Hello,

Sorry to hear about your need to restore enamel. If you look at the ingredients of tooth pastes you will probably get confused. However, you do not need to look very far to see what you need to know. Most toothpastes contain a fluoride (there are a few different types of fluoride with subtle differences). You will also notice that they generally state the same percent fluoride. This is because it is the maximum they can put in by law. If needed, a dentist can prescribe a high dose fluoride tooth paste that has 5 times the amount of over-the-counter toothpaste. The fluoride in toothpaste is only helpful if your enamel is intact. Your enamel has a crystal lattice form that is packed with minerals. The idea to restore your enamel means to refill the form with minerals and fluoride. Once the form is gone, you cannot restore enamel.
Hope this helps.

My best to you!

William F. Scott IV, DMD