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[glexia]

My teeth are becoming a little transparent, and I don't know why. I Googled it, and didnt come up with much.

Anyone know why this is happening and how to stop it?


I have read about something over mineral loss and celiac disease...

Supplements i take:

- AOR R. Alfa Lipoic Acid (Chelator....)
- Solgar multi for women
- Now Time Release Vitamin C (500-1000 mg)
- Now Omega 3 (1000 mg)
- Now well Being (I have started 4 days ago)
- Now Female Balance (I have started 4 days ago)
- Zinc Gluconate (30 mg)

Edited by glexia, 02 February 2007 - 12:26 PM.

[the big b]

Have you used any teeth whitening products recently? I've heard of this occuring over time with the use of too many over a period of time.

[jaydfox]

Have you used any teeth whitening products recently? I've heard of this occuring over time with the use of too many over a period of time.

I've heard this as well. The tips of my upper incisors are somewhat translucent, and the timing makes sense, as I've been using whitening mouthwash for months, and whitening strips on occassion.

Question is, what can be done about it? Fluoride mouthwash? Extra minerals of some variety in the diet, e.g. calcium or magnesium or whatever? Extra vitamin D or K? What builds teeth? And what mineral is getting depleted to make them translucent?

[glexia]

I only have used the typical whitener brand of supermarket and "Rembrandt".Now I have changed to this product since last week:



Ingredients
Glycerin (vegetable source), sorbitol (plant origin), hydrated silica (mineral origin), Aloe barbadensis, aqua, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate (protein derivative), carboxymethyl chitosan (marine origin), Mentha piperita (peppermint oil), escin (horse chestnut), hydroxyethylcellulose (plant origin), menthol (natural origin), ubiquinone (co-enzyme Q10), Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil), sodium hydroxymethylglycinate (protein origin), xylitol (plant origin), citric acid, CI 75810 (chlorophyll-natural colouring).

Include:
Aloe Vera - natural soothing gel
Co-Q10 - for healthy gums
Tea Tree Oil - natural antiseptic
Chitosan - attacks bacteria
Silica - natural whitener
Horse Chestnut - for healthy gums
Peppermint - natural flavour
Menthol - natural flavour


I think it´s much better than the chemical ones, and ,maybe, I will prevent more harm (if the problem are whiteners)...

Any suggestions about rebuilding them?

[mitkat]

I can't believe I'm reviving his thread, but here I go: my teeth have some little fine near transparent lines on them. And before anyone can say "mitkat's got severe dental OCD", my GF agreed as soon as I pointed them out. They aren't a big deal, but they are new and real. I also have been using Oral-B mouthwash with a couple grams of xylitol tossed in the bottle for good measure (1x day).


Now I need a new toothpaste AND a GF. I blame xylitol for all my personal problems.
http://www.n101.com/...8334300887.html

I'm so weirded out I think I'm going to buy that weird ayurvedic chalk toothpaste ajna laughed at.

[lunarsolarpower]

The new Trident Advantage White Gum has Recaldent in it which they claim has been proven to remineralize teeth. That would normally help what are called "white spot lesions" of demineralized enamel. Still, for the price of a few packs of gum it should be worth a shot.

[lynx]

check out oravive.com

[lucid]

hmm interesting. I think I'll try some of the Oravive Tooth Revitalizing Paste. I think what I will do is use my crest white strips this week, by the end of which my teeth will be pretty clear. Then I'll use some oravive which hopefully will add some healthy color.

[sdxl]

There are several remineralizing technologies out there based on calcium and phosphate. Shown here. And in Europe there is Nanit Active. Most of them claim to help against sensitive teeth. Many people complain about sensitivity when they bleach their teeth, so demineralization may be involved. Some research has shown to improve the appearance of teeth with some of these technologies. It might help.