Environmental causes of tooth surface erosion

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Tooth Enamel

• The thin outer covering of the tooth is called
  Enamel. This is the hardest tissue in the human
  body. Enamel covers the crown which is the part
  of the tooth. Coffee, tea, cola, red wine, fruit
  juices, and cigarettes stain the enamel on teeth.
  

Tooth enamel helps protect teeth from daily use
such as chewing, biting, crunching, and grinding.
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Environmental causes of tooth surface erosion

• Friction, wear and tear, stress, and corrosion
  (or any combination of these actions) can cause
  erosion of the tooth surface.
• Tooth-to-tooth friction that happens often during
  sleep
• Physical wear and tear of the tooth surface that
  happens with brushing teeth too hard, improper
  flossing, biting with hard objects like
  fingernails or pens.
• From stress fractures in the tooth such as cracks
  from flexing or bending of the tooth.
• When acidic content hits the tooth surface such
  as with certain medications like aspirin or
  vitamin C tablets, highly acidic foods etc.

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Signs of enamel erosion

• The signs of enamel erosion can vary, depending
  on the stage. Sensitivity, Discoloration of teeth
  may appear yellow edges of teeth become more
  rough, irregular, and jagged as enamel erodes are
  the signs of enamel erosion.

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Enamel erosion can be caused by the following

• Tooth erosion happens when acids wear away the
  enamel on teeth. Enamel erosion can be caused by
  the following
• Excessive soft drink consumption which contain
  high levels of phosphoric and citric acids
• Fruit drinks
• Low salivary flow or Dry mouth
• Acid reflux disease
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Genetics conditions
• Environmental factors like friction, wear and
  tear, stress, and corrosion

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• To prevent enamel erosion and lead healthy teeth,
  need to follow some self care tips and make sure
  to brush, floss and clean teeth every day. Also
  see the dentist twice a year and for regular
  cleaning.