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Reasons for tooth enamel loss
Enamel is the thin outer covering of the tooth. 
This tough shell is the hardest tissue in the human 
body. 
It covers the crown which is the part of the tooth 
that's visible outside of the gums. 
Sometimes coffee, tea, cola, red wine, fruit juices, 
and cigarettes stain the enamel on your teeth.
Causes enamel erosion
Tooth erosion happens when acids wear away the enamel on teeth. 
Excessive soft drink consumption (high levels of phosphoric and 
citric acids) 
Dry mouth or low salivary flow (xerostomia) 
Diet (high in sugar and starches) 
Acid reflux disease (GERD) 
Medications (aspirin, antihistamines) 
Genetics (inherited conditions) 
Environmental factors (friction, wear and tear, stress, and 
corrosion)
Acid Erosion
Pain when eating hot, cold, or sweet foods or drinks 
Rough or uneven edges on the teeth, which can crack 
or chip when they lose their enamel 
Smooth, shiny surfaces on the teeth, a sign of mineral 
loss 
Yellow teeth 
Cupping, or dents, that show up where you bite and 
chew
Reasons for tooth enamel loss
Rinse your mouth with water right after you eat or drink something 
acidic. 
Use a straw for sodas and fruit juices so they bypass the teeth. 
Finish a meal with a glass of milk or a piece of cheese to cancel out 
acids. 
Drink more water during the day if you have dry mouth. 
Use a soft toothbrush, and try not to brush too hard. 
Wait at least an hour to brush after you've had acidic foods or 
drinks. They soften the enamel and make it more prone to damage 
from your toothbrush. 
Use fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash
Thank You 
Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan 
2011 North Van Buren Street, Little Rock, AR 
72207 
(501) 666-1188 
http://www.mangandental.com

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Reasons for tooth enamel loss

  • 2. Enamel is the thin outer covering of the tooth. This tough shell is the hardest tissue in the human body. It covers the crown which is the part of the tooth that's visible outside of the gums. Sometimes coffee, tea, cola, red wine, fruit juices, and cigarettes stain the enamel on your teeth.
  • 4. Tooth erosion happens when acids wear away the enamel on teeth. Excessive soft drink consumption (high levels of phosphoric and citric acids) Dry mouth or low salivary flow (xerostomia) Diet (high in sugar and starches) Acid reflux disease (GERD) Medications (aspirin, antihistamines) Genetics (inherited conditions) Environmental factors (friction, wear and tear, stress, and corrosion)
  • 6. Pain when eating hot, cold, or sweet foods or drinks Rough or uneven edges on the teeth, which can crack or chip when they lose their enamel Smooth, shiny surfaces on the teeth, a sign of mineral loss Yellow teeth Cupping, or dents, that show up where you bite and chew
  • 8. Rinse your mouth with water right after you eat or drink something acidic. Use a straw for sodas and fruit juices so they bypass the teeth. Finish a meal with a glass of milk or a piece of cheese to cancel out acids. Drink more water during the day if you have dry mouth. Use a soft toothbrush, and try not to brush too hard. Wait at least an hour to brush after you've had acidic foods or drinks. They soften the enamel and make it more prone to damage from your toothbrush. Use fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash
  • 9. Thank You Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan 2011 North Van Buren Street, Little Rock, AR 72207 (501) 666-1188 http://www.mangandental.com