Are Your Teeth at Risk for Enamel Erosion?

Are your teeth at risk for the effects of acid erosion?

Talk to your dentist about dental erosion.

Dentists are seeing more cases of acid erosion every day. In fact, nine out of ten dentists report seeing signs of acid erosion in their patients.



Your dentist can perform a number of tests to see if your tooth enamel has been damaged by the effects of acid erosion. He or she will be looking for some of the more prominent signs of acid erosion in your teeth:

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Transparency
Teeth may appear slightly "glassy" or transparent near their biting edges. This tends to be an earlier warning sign of acid erosion.
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Discoloration
Teeth can have a yellow appearance as enamel becomes thinner and dentin shows through. Discoloration tends to occur in the later stages of acid erosion.
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Rounded Teeth
As acid erosion advances, teeth can develop a rounded, "sandblasted" look on their surface and edges.
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Cracks
In the later stages of acid erosion, small cracks and roughness may be visible at the edges of the teeth.
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Cupping
Small dents may appear on the chewing surfaces of the teeth in advanced stages of acid erosion. Fillings also may appear to rise up.
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Sensitivity
As dentin becomes exposed through loss of enamel, twinges,tingles or aches may occur.

Read more about the effects of acid erosion - and what you can do to protect your tooth enamel.

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Did you know?
‘Soft teeth’ and ‘softened tooth enamel’ can imply ‘enamel softened by acids’.    The acids found in every    day foods can weaken and soften the enamel,    and softened enamel is    more easily brushed away or worn away.
Discover the risk factors and signs of acid erosion (tooth erosion) – as well as how to protect your teeth from the effects of acid erosion.
Did you know?
In a lot of ways, acid erosion is a modern phenomenon. Not only is our modern diet full of acidic foods and drinks, but our teeth are lasting longer. That means exposing our teeth to a lifetime of food acids.
Discover the risk factors and signs of acid erosion (enamel erosion) – as well as how to protect your teeth from the effects of acid erosion.
Did you know?
ProNamel® toothpaste can help protect your teeth against the effects of acid erosion. In fact, 4 out of 5 dentists recommend it.
Discover the risk factors and signs of acid erosion (enamel erosion) – as well as how to protect your teeth from the effects of acid erosion.
Did you know?
One of the first signs of acid erosion that many people experience is tooth sensitivity. Probably because it’s so hard to ignore.
Discover the risk factors and signs of acid erosion (enamel erosion) – as well as how to protect your teeth from the effects of acid erosion.
Did you know?
Acid erosion, or tooth erosion, is a common problem. In fact, 9 out of 10 dentists see signs of acid erosion in their patients.
Discover the risk factors and signs of acid erosion (enamel erosion) – as well as how to protect your teeth from the effects of acid erosion.
Did you know?
No matter how much research you do, only your dentist can tell for sure whether or not you’re experiencing the effects of acid erosion.
Discover the risk factors and signs of acid erosion (tooth erosion) – as well as how to protect your teeth from the effects of acid erosion.