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Tooth decay develops into cavities that are permanently damaged surfaces. Also known as caries. Tooth decay is caused by a combination of factors. Many different types of bacteria live in our mouths. With frequent snacking, drinking sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth efficiently these bacteria build a sticky film on your teeth called dental plaque. When you eat and drink, the bacteria within your mouth reacts consumed sugars to creates acids. 

Tooth sensitivity affects up to 40% of the population. It is experienced as a painful sensation in the teeth, often occurring after eating or drinking something hot, cold, sweet or acidic. The tooth comprises a hard enamel covering of soft dentine with an internal nerve. The dentine contains a large number of pores or tubules that run from the outside of the tooth to the central nerve.Over time, the enamel covering becomes thinner, providing less protection to external stimulation.

Using BioMin™ F and BioMin™ C toothpaste is simple. By following these simple steps twice daily for two minutes a day it could help protect your enamel, reduce sensitivity and prevent cavities. Follow these important tips to help you with your dental routine – before breakfast and last thing at night: Apply a 1cm long bead of toothpaste to your toothbrush, place your toothbrush on the outer surfaces of your teeth, tilting the brush at a slight angle against the gum line. 

Tooth enamel is the hardest and most highly mineralised substance in the human body. It covers the outer layer of each tooth and is mostly made up of mineral, primarily hydroxyapatite. Because it is semi-translucent, its colour can vary from light yellow to a grayish white dependent upon its thickness. Enamel plays a very important role in protecting teeth from decay and sensitivity, so it is important to prevent it from erosion.