If you want strong and healthy teeth, then you need to keep dental issues at bay. One harmful dental issue is enamel erosion. This problem occurs when the outer shell of your teeth (the tooth enamel) gets worn away, which then exposes the underlying layers of the tooth. When this happens, there is a high chance of suffering cavities and you likely feel or notice sensitivity, tooth discoloration, transparent teeth, rounded teeth, and cracked teeth.
You’ll need to watch out for the things that cause enamel erosion and wear away your teeth, like:
-Carbonated drinks: All soft drinks, even those that are diet, have high levels of acid that dissolves your enamel and leaves your teeth vulnerable.
-Wine: No matter which wine you choose, red, white, or rose’, drinking it can soften your enamel and create erosion issues.
-Fruit juice: The most dangerous fruit juices for your chompers include acidic juices, like lemon, cranberry, orange, and apple juices.
-Stomach acid: Stomach acid causes extreme damage when it touches the teeth. This is why it’s important to consult a medical professional if you suffer an eating disorder or have severe acid reflux.
It’s important to avoid enamel erosion as much as possible. You can do so by avoiding the things that have high levels of acid, eating acidic things with a meal (not by themselves), drinking acidic drinks through a straw, and waiting to brush your teeth after you’ve exposed your smile to acid. To learn more about enamel erosion in Durham, North Carolina, please contact H.T. Macon Sapp, DDS at 919-489-9171 at your earliest convenience. Our dentist, Dr. Macon Sapp, and dental team are excited to help you!