Acid damage

Acid damage to teeth is a growing problem in today’s society. Diets have changed and both food and drink can contain harmful acids. Frequent consumption of soft drinks, juices and sports drinks can cause serious damage to teeth over time. The same applies to different types of fruit, such as citrus fruits.

Typical signs of acid damage are:

  • thinned enamel
  • Icing in the teeth
  • nicks/pits in the enamel
  • teeth with yellower fields and a duller surface

Acid damage is permanent and it is therefore important that it is detected early. In this way, measures can be taken to prevent serious damage to the teeth.

How to protect your teeth from acid damage:

  • Avoid snacking between meals
  • Finish your meal with alkaline foods such as cheese or milk
  • Drink less soda, juice and acidic sports drinks
  • Wait an hour to brush your teeth after consuming acidic foods and drinks
  • Use a soft toothbrush and do not brush too hard
  • Rinse regularly with fluoride. Fluoride will strengthen the enamel and prevent further damage.

Frequent acid reflux and eating disorders that cause vomiting can also cause acid damage to the teeth. If you suffer from this, your GP should be contacted. Extensive acid damage where a lot of enamel has been lost can be costly to repair. It is therefore a good idea to act early and stop the development of these damages.

 

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