Here we go.. I found it. This is how tooth remineralization works. Basically, you have to have the right ions in the mouth and the tooth remineralization happens automatically. Dogs eat bones, they breath, their teeth are always white. Same with people. Minerals good for tooth rebuilding are primarily calcium and magnesium. Need both. IF there's gunk in the way (plague) process doesn't work very well. Some foods like strawberries remove plague... somehow. and I think I'm mispelling plague.