What is the hardest substance in the body? Tooth Enamel. What can make the enamel even harder? Fluoride.
Fluoride is absorbed into the enamel and makes it a harder structure. This is beneficial because the plaque, which is bacteria in your mouth, produces acid, which eats away at the enamel surface until it makes a hole in it called “a cavity.”
The harder the enamel, the more difficult it is for the acid to eat a hole in it. Fluoride for teeth is supplied in pill form, in municipal water supplies, in toothpaste, and as a gel or liquid.
Dental offices use higher fluoride-containing gels as a treatment for tooth cleaning visits. Good, hard teeth have a much greater chance of lasting a lifetime.
Dr. Matthew Keider has been providing comprehensive dental care for over 30 years. A Michigan native, he earned his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, one of the top-ranked dental schools in the world. Since 1993, he has served patients in Winston-Salem, NC, prioritizing high-quality, in-house care.
Committed to ongoing education, Dr. Keider completes up to 200 hours of advanced training annually in cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. His specialized expertise includes root canals, TMJ treatment, and dental implants, with advanced studies at the Misch International Implant Institute, Dawson Center, and Tulsa Dental. He is a member of the Forsyth County Dental Society, North Carolina Dental Society, and American Dental Association.
Dr. Keider minimizes referrals by handling implants, extractions, root canals, and restorative treatments within his practice. Patients-of-record can reach him after hours for emergencies, and he strives to offer same-day emergency appointments when possible.
Outside of dentistry, he enjoys basketball, fishing, and traveling with his wife of 32 years and their two children.
Dr. Keider and his team are here to provide personalized, high-quality care in a comfortable setting. Call today to schedule your visit and experience a higher standard of dentistry!
Fluoride is absorbed into the enamel and makes it a harder structure. This is beneficial because the plaque, which is bacteria in your mouth, produces acid, which eats away at the enamel surface until it makes a hole in it called “a cavity.”