Lenoir NC Dentist Tells About How MI Paste Can Prevent Cavities

Our Lenoir dentists can treat cavities, provide services to help prevent the development of dental caries and offer their patients cavity prevention tips. However, a product available today by prescription allows individuals to reduce the threat of cavities. The product is MI Paste, about which our dentists are experts.

Composed of a milk-based formula, MI Paste is a sugar-free cream that can be applied directly to the surface of a tooth. Combining calcium and phosphate, it is designed to prevent cavities by maintaining a tooth’s proper mineral balance. The product also increases the amount of saliva in a person’s mouth, which will in turn “wash away” bacteria and plaque that can contribute to the development of cavities. Additionally, it can reduce high acid levels that are associated with soft drinks, the excessive consumption of which can be harmful to teeth.

MI Paste is known to be effective in patients that have a high risk of tooth decay or have experienced difficulties after receiving orthodontic dental treatments. It can also be useful for those who have suffered from dry mouth conditions related to the use of certain medications. The product has even helped our dentists deal with the common problem of tooth sensitivity. The issue of sensitive teeth is most pronounced before or after a cleaning, but it can be a hindrance to some when eating, even to the point of preventing them from obtaining proper nutrition. Pain can result from the contact with exposed nerves, through pores in the teeth, of hot or cold liquids or solid foods. Through the restoration of enamel, the paste can help reduce tooth sensitivity.

The product can be particularly useful in maintaining one’s teeth after a visit to the dentist. Its regular use has become one of the cavity prevention tips patients receive from our dentists.