What is acid erosion?

What is acid erosion or tooth erosion?

Which healthy foods contain the most acid? Is my healthy diet unhealthy for my teeth? The acids in every day foods and drinks raise a lot of questions. Here you'll start finding some answers.

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Acid erosion - defined.

Acid erosion, also known as tooth erosion or dental erosion, occurs when tooth enamel is worn away by acids found in every day foods such as fruit, vegetables, soda and wine. The acid softens tooth enamel, and during regular brushing, the softened enamel can be worn away more easily and become thinner over time. Acid erosion damages your enamel and gradually changes the shape, texture and appearance of your teeth.

Normally, saliva will help neutralize acidity found in food and works to restore the mouth's natural balance and slowly re-harden the tooth enamel. Due to the acidity of modern healthy diets, saliva doesn't always neutralize acidity or re-harden tooth enamel fast enough, which is why ProNamel® toothpaste is the dentist recommended number 1 choice for protection against the effects of acid erosion. Learn why 4 out of 5 dentists recommend ProNamel® toothpaste for protection against the effects of acid erosion.

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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 (tooth 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 (tooth 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 (tooth 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 (tooth 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.