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.

Dimensions speaks with James S. Wefel, PhD, about how to maintain balance in the mouth’s remineralization/demineralization process.

How to keep the remineralization/demineralization process in balance.

Enamel erosion is caused by lifestyle habits common among most patients. Effective risk assessment and patient education are key to preventing serious and irreversible damage.

The remineralization of incipient carious lesions as an alternative to conventional caries treatment.

Laurence Chow, PhD, and James S. Wefel, PhD, talk about the workings of the de- and remineralization processes.

Even foods and lifestyle choices that are good for you can contribute to acid erosion.