Protect and Preserve Your Natural Smile with Enamel Regeneration in Wilmington, DE.

Enamel Regeneration with Curodont™ in Wilmington

Holes do simply appear in your teeth. Cavities are the result of tooth decay that begins long before. When sugar and food particles accumulate around and between teeth, they feed oral bacteria that produce acids that gradually weaken the enamel. Traditionally, dentists monitored these early areas of “demineralization” until they progressed enough to require a filling. That approach is changing.

At Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry, we’re proud to offer enamel regeneration treatment with Curodont™, an innovative treatment that helps teeth repair enamel during the earliest stages of decay. Instead of waiting for damage to worsen, Curodont offers a chance to intervene sooner.

What Is Curodont?

For patients wondering how to restore tooth enamel, Curodont is a significant shift from simply monitoring decay until a filling is unavoidable. Curodont is a non-invasive treatment designed for very early tooth decay, before a true cavity has formed. It uses a patented peptide technology that encourages minerals in saliva, like calcium and phosphate, to rebuild weakened enamel from within.

This represents an exciting advancement in tooth enamel repair because it addresses early damage without drilling or otherwise altering the healthy tooth structure. Though not suited for every cavity, Curodont can be an excellent option for certain patients whose decay is caught early.

How Does Enamel Regeneration Work?

Healthy enamel is constantly going through cycles of mineral loss and replacement. When bacteria tip the balance toward mineral loss, white spot lesions and early decay can develop. Curodont works by essentially "guiding" new minerals to weakened enamel. Even better, rather than simply covering the affected area, the treatment supports your body's natural remineralization process.

The procedure itself is quick and comfortable. After the tooth is cleaned and prepared, the Curodont solution is carefully applied to the area of early decay. That's it!

Over time, the tooth can regain strength as minerals are redeposited into the enamel.

Enamel Regeneration with Curodont: A Leading-Edge Approach to Treating Early Tooth Decay

Curodont helps strengthen areas of early enamel damage before they become cavities, allowing for a more conservative approach that protects your natural teeth.

Preservation

By treating decay in its earliest stages, Curodont helps avoid unnecessary drilling and preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible.

Comfort

Curodont application is quick, painless, and requires no injections or drilling, making it an excellent option for anxious patients.

Prevention

Supporting natural enamel remineralization can slow or reverse early tooth decay, reducing the likelihood of cavities and fillings later.

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Who Is a Good Candidate for Curodont?

Curodont is intended for early-stage enamel lesions, not cavities that have already broken through the enamel surface. During your examination, Dr. Jason Justison will evaluate your teeth using modern diagnostics to determine whether enamel regeneration is an appropriate option.

Patients may benefit from Curodont if they have:

Early signs of enamel demineralization or white spot lesions
Increased cavity risk due to dry mouth or orthodontic treatment
A desire to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible
Areas of early decay that have not yet developed into full cavities

If decay has progressed beyond these stages, a traditional filling or another restorative treatment is still the best solution.

A More Conservative Philosophy of Care

One of the most exciting aspects of Curodont is that it reflects a broader shift in modern dentistry. Instead of waiting for small problems to become larger ones, dentists can often intervene earlier and more conservatively. That means preserving healthy enamel whenever possible, reducing the need for drilling, and helping patients maintain their natural teeth for as long as possible. Early diagnosis remains essential, which is one more reason routine dental examinations are so important.

Discover the Next Evolution in Conservative Dentistry in Wilmington, DE!

If you've been told to "watch" an area of early decay or you're interested in learning more about tooth enamel repair and how to restore tooth enamel, schedule a visit with Dr. Justison and the friendly and helpful team here at Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry. Enamel regeneration with Curodont may allow you to treat early decay before it becomes a cavity, helping protect your smile with one of the most impactful advances in modern dentistry.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, once tooth enamel is lost, your body cannot regrow it on its own. Because it has no living cells or blood vessels like skin or bone, enamel cannot repair itself in the same way. However, if the damage is in its earliest stages before a cavity forms, our Wilmington dentist may be able to treat it with Curodont™ repair.

How Curodont Supports Enamel Restoration

Curodont is a treatment that your dentist applies in the office. It uses a special formula that helps minerals from your saliva rebuild weakened enamel below the surface. Patients appreciate this treatment because it:

Does not require drilling, needles, or numbing
Takes about 8–10 minutes
May show results within 3–6 months
Can be repeated or paired with fluoride

Curodont works best in the earliest stage of tooth damage. If a cavity already exists, your dentist will still need to recommend a filling or other treatment.

Is Curodont Right for You?

Not all damaged tooth enamel qualifies for this early treatment. Your Curodont dentist Wilmington team at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry can evaluate whether this approach is a good fit for you based on the stage and location of the damage. Call us at (302) 994-2660 to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. Jason Justison

Dr. Justison grew up in Pike Creek, Delaware, just around the corner from the office. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology, with minor in chemistry from University of Delaware, researching cancer biology, physics, and biochemistry. He then went on to dental school at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and attended a hospital-based general practice residency at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. He has been practicing in Pike Creek, Delaware ever since, coming full circle.

Dr. Justison strives to be the most gentle and pain-free dentist. His favorite part …