Ortho 101 for the Dental Professional
Remineralization

There is a plethora of products available to remineralize enamel. It is important to realize the challenges orthodontic patients face with plaque removal while understanding the goals of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus paracasei that destroy enamel, so appropriate measures can be taken to locate demineralized areas and recommend appropriate therapies to remineralize them.