The present invention is directed to the use of a compound of Formula (II) or a salt thereof, wherein x = 1-3; R2 is H, OH, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, or -A-(N(R4)-C(O)-C(R3)=CH2)x; each R3 is independently H or CH3; each R4 is independently H, or an alkyl group; and A is (CH2)n, wherein n = 1 to 20; to prepare a composition for treatment of tooth surfaces that are not pretreated with phosphoric acid.