Tooth erosion, or tooth wear, is the loss of tooth structure. Basically, tooth erosion refers to the wearing away of the hard part of your teeth, which is called the enamel.
Many people consume carbonated beverages, fruit juice, and highly acidic foods every day but probably don't realize that they might be harming their teeth. The acid in the foods we eat and drink can cause tooth enamel to wear away, making teeth sensitive, cracked, and discolored. Diseases such as bulimia and acid reflux also contribute to tooth erosion due to stomach acids.
Signs of Tooth Erosion:
- sensitivity - mild to severe
- discoloration
- rounded teeth
- transparency - especially near the biting edges
- advanced discoloration
- cracks
- cupping (small dents) on the chewing surface of teeth
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