When addressing the oral health and esthetic concerns of a patient with gastroparesis, effective patient education, risk assessment, and appropriate therapies are integral to successful treatment.

Diet, lifestyle, and poor oral hygiene can tilt the scales toward demineralization, but many strategies are available to support remineralization.

Employing remineralization strategies instead of providing restorative care may be the most prudent approach to saving tooth structure.

Implementing strategies to encourage remineralization is key to a successful caries prevention regimen.

Calcium phosphate technologies may support the remineralization process, thereby helping to ensure the integrity of the tooth surface in the face of mineral loss.

Noninvasive strategies to support remineralization are important components of the modern caries prevention continuum.

Patients at risk of tooth decay can sway the caries balance toward remineralization with these simple strategies.

As consumption of these beverages increases, so do the negative effects on the tooth surface, including a higher risk of erosion and dental caries.

Carlos González-Cabezas, DDS, MSD, PhD, discusses the ongoing remineralization/demineralization process that occurs in the oral cavity and its effect on oral health.

Here are strategies to expand your caries management protocol.