In my last post, What Is Fluoride, I discussed what fluoride is and how it affects our enamel. It aids in remineralizing enamel and prevents the demineralization of enamel. It can also prevent bacteria from producing cavity enhancing acid. Community…
What is Fluoride?
The short answer to this question is fluoride is an ion that bonds to enamel and hardens its chemical structure. If you are curious about the chemistry behind it, keep reading. If you are fine with the previous answer, there…
Can My Baby Use Orajel for Teething Pain?
Orajel is a topical numbing agent that’s uses range from relieving pain from canker sores, tooth and gum pain, as well as for cold sores. The active ingredient in Orajel is 20% Benzocaine which is a topical local anesthetic (pain…