Three steps to rehabilitate teeth suffering from dental erosion due to the acidic content of beverages like sodas, citric juices or certain tea, suggests a report.
Dr. Mohamed A. Bassiouny, lead author of the report published in the journal General Dentistry, instructs those experiencing tooth erosion to first, identify the culprit source of erosion, possibly with the help of a dental professional.
Study: Diets Bad for the Teeth may be Bad for the Body as Well
Researchers say that the high-glycemic diet that leads to dental problems in the short term may, in the long term, cause harm to the body
Researchers say that the high-glycemic diet that leads to dental problems in the short term may, in the long term, cause harm to the body
Finally, he writes, the person should stop or reduce consumption of the suspected food or beverage to the absolute minimum.
He says that information about the acid content of commonly consumed foods or beverages is usually available online or on the product's label.
What Makes Our Teeth Resilient to Wear and Tear
Despite all the crunching and munching at every meal, our teeth remain stronger to go under some more tests each day, and now researchers have attributed this resilience
Despite all the crunching and munching at every meal, our teeth remain stronger to go under some more tests each day, and now researchers have attributed this resilience
"Dental erosion is a demineralization process that affects hard dental tissues (such as enamel and dentin)," according to Dr. Bassiouny.
Advertisement
Orange Juice Do More Harm To Teeth Than Whitening Products
Orange juice and other acidic fruit juices are more harmful for teeth than using whitening products, according to researchers at Eastman Institute for Oral Health.
Orange juice and other acidic fruit juices are more harmful for teeth than using whitening products, according to researchers at Eastman Institute for Oral Health.
It can be triggered by consumption of carbonated beverages or citric juices with a low potential of hydrogen (pH), which measures the acidity of a substance.
Advertisement
"Some may not even realize a problem exists when their teeth are in the early stages of dental erosion. Without proper diagnosis by a general dentist, more serious oral health issues could occur," says Kenton Ross, DDS, FAGD, a spokesperson for the AGD.
"Visiting your general dentists twice a year can help maintain healthy teeth as well as uncover and prevent future problems," adds Dr. Ross.
Source-ANI
ARU
