Question 1

what causes demineralization?

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Many causes: Demineralization is removal of minerals from the skeleton. Adequate mineralization depends on calcium, vit d intake, exposure to sun, regular exercising, some hormone replacement. With aging exercise and extrogen/ testosterone production reduces. The skeleton becomes osteoporotic. Overactive thyroid gland, proton pump inhibitors, bowel disease, and excessive steroids reduce mineralization.

Question 2

what's mild demineralization?

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Of the teeth, simple: Enamel of a tooth, is a complex set of enamel rods, much like a handful of spaghetti packed tightly together with the ends pointing out to the oral environment.  When exposed to acid from bacteria accumulation, ingested drinks, stomach acid regurgitation, or low ph saliva, the ends of the rods shrink through demineralization.  The higher the molarity of the acid, the faster. Be concerned about ph.

Question 3

what's the difference between fluorosis and demineralization?

Accepted Answer

Fluorosis/deminerali: Fluorosis appears as brown or white stains on the teeth.  It is caused by too much Fluoride when you still have your baby teeth and the permanent teeth are developing.

Demineralization is a breakdown of the enamel, and also appears as white spots. It is usually caused when bacteria in the mouth interacts with sugar to form acid.  If not treated early, it will develop into a cavity.

Question 4

how to tell the difference between fluorosis and demineralization?

Accepted Answer

Difference in hardne: In fluorosis the tooth is actually harder; the enamel is stronger. In demineralization the enamel has 'soft' spots that appear as pre-cavities with an explorer.

Question 5

can anyone tell me is tooth/enamel demineralization bad ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Demineralization is the process where the tooth enamel is being destroyed  and broken down.  Demineralization and remineralization  is a dynamic process that is mediated by your saliva.   Frequent acid exposure will tip the scale to permanent loss of tooth  enamel, ie decay, acid erosion, white spots.   Minimial acid exposure  is important to maintaining strong healthy teeth.

Question 6

could applying gum paint leads to demineralization of teeth?

Accepted Answer

WHY DO THAT: Gum paint ? Dont do that whatever it is.

Question 7

which disease deals with adult demineralization of bone and will drinking milk help me?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is the term for bone demineralization.  The cause of osteoporosis - actually causes are varied.  You should be tested, because for example vitamin d3 is essential for being able to absorb calcium. A simple blood test will determine if you are deficient in vit d3 and need supplements. You first need to learn what is the cause of the osteoporosis and then treat the cause.

Question 8

does demineralization (white spots) always occur in areas before these areas undergo enamel loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Demineralized areas may discolor immediately.  If you see an area of discoloration on a tooth see your dentist.  The earlier a cavity is treated the less extensive/expensive the repair.

Question 9

will a take home whitening kid provided by the dentist be able to whiten aesthetic defects caused by fluorosis or demineralization?

Accepted Answer

It may lessen: the effects. However, those types of enamel defects can be very difficult to completely remove and require multiple in-office visits using a stronger concentration of whitening chemicals.

Question 10

xray: when they say "loss of bone height" and or "demineralization", do they mean bone loss?

Accepted Answer

Bone: Hi. "Loss of height" usually refers to vertebral compression fractures. "Demineralization" is in the spectrum of bone mineralization that a bone density test measures. Human bone reaches peak mineralization at ~ age 30 for men &amp; women, and is lost progressively after that (further accelerated loss at menopause for women). Fracture risk is lowest at peak bone mass at age ~30, &amp; increases with loss.

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