You might have heard of acid erosion and the affects it can have on your teeth. But what you may not know is how common it is. Over the past several years, multiple studies have been done on acid erosion and why it’s increasingly common. Our modern-day diets, as it turns out, are quite high in acid. In fact, as many as 1 in 3 children are showing signs of acid erosion.
So what exactly is it and what can we do to resolve the problem? The erosion of enamel on teeth is actually quite common, particularly as we age. What’s disturbing about these new studies is that now acid erosion appears to be more and more common in young people under the age of 35.
There are several signs of acid erosion, which include:
- Weak or then enamel
- Teeth that are transparent
- Dull or yellowing enamel
Because enamel forms the protective outer layer of your teeth, and because it cannot be replaced once it’s gone, it’s important to do whatever we can to stop the progression of acid erosion and save whatever enamel we have left on our teeth. Surprisingly, some of the healthiest diet and beverage choices are also quite acidic and be harming our enamel, such as fruit and fruit juices, coffee, wine and salad dressings.
Although our saliva usually counteracts the effects of acid on our enamel, many of us have such acidic diets that saliva can’t keep up. That’s why it’s important to limit the acidity in your diet as much as possible. If you believe you may be suffering from acid erosion, talk to your dentist today.
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Source: https://www.pronamel.us/the-acid-truth-tooth-erosion.html
