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Tooth Erosion and Acid Wear, Are You at Risk?

Tooth erosion is serious condition that affects people of all ages. Teeth are made up of tissues, which develop from hard calcium known as enamel. This particular hard tissue has the responsibility to protect the outer layer and soft portion of teeth from all things that can cause damage. When enamel is broken, it cannot be restored for whatever reason it was damaged or removed is called tooth erosion. If your teeth are chipped, cracked, worn down, and discoloured, your smile is undoubtedly making you look much older than you are. Because the enamel on the teeth cannot repair itself, every bit of damage over the years begins to add up. Consistent consumption of acidic soft drinks, sports drinks, sodas and fruit drinks are thought to be a major contributor to erosion in the teeth of younger people. Wine, coffee and acidic beverages are also potential causes, as are acidic foods such as tomatoes. Other causes of erosion are related to medical conditions, including dry mo