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The acids that we ingest in our daily diets through the consumption of high acid foods – fruit, juices, wine, soft drinks – can cause acid erosion.
Tooth enamel is the white, mineral-rich protective layer that covers the outside of our teeth.
In the process, the acids soften the tooth enamel, weakening the tooth’s protective layer and making the tooth surface more vulnerable to abrasive and abrasive influences.
Nowadays, acid erosion has become a serious problem due to the consumption of high-acid foods and drinks.
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High acid foods and drinks:
grapefruit, lemon, fresh orange juice, fruit salad, fruit tea, red wine, pickled salad dressing…etc.
Did you know that cola has the same pH as vinegar?
Signs of acid erosion:
- discolouration and yellowing of teeth: as the enamel thins, the dentin becomes more visible, darker and more yellow than the enamel
- tooth sensitivity
- cracks on the tooth surface
- signs of wear: the front teeth become transparent as the enamel thins.
Acid erosion cannot be reversed, but it can be prevented!
If you want to find out how, please contact our dentists who will be happy to help you!