Helping you reduce the risks and manage the condition<\/p>\n\tHome<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n This FAQ page provides clear and informative answers to common questions about Erosive Tooth Wear, including its causes, early signs, and management strategies. By understanding the factors that contribute to erosion and the steps that can be taken to prevent it, you can make informed decisions about your oral health. <\/p>\n “Dental erosion” is when the teeth are softened and dissolved by acids which can either come from the diet or the stomach. We use the term “erosive tooth wear” when we think that the softened tooth structure, caused by acids, is also worn away by grinding teeth or by things rubbing off the teeth such as forceful toothbrushing or an oral piercing. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I know if I have erosion or erosive tooth wear?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD\u00e9plier<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t At the very early stages you will not know about it and the very early signs can only be seen by a dentist or trained hygienist. As the tooth wear progresses (which happens slowly), you may notice that your teeth become visibly shortened. If you are grinding the teeth may appear flat at the biting surface. If they are eroding they may become thinner and more likely to chip. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat do I do if I think I have erosive tooth wear?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD\u00e9plier<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The best thing to do is go to see your dentist who will start to monitor the tooth wear more closely and advise on ways to stop it from getting worse.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAre there anyways I can prevent erosive tooth wear?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD\u00e9plier<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t You can try to prevent erosive tooth wear by not snacking on acidic things in the diet. All acidic things should be limited to one per day or less. Eat a healthy balanced diet with fruit and other acids but eat them at meal times. <\/p>\n If you know you have heartburn or your tummy contents reach your mouth, discuss with your GP on ways to control it. This may include diet changes, avoiding trigger foods, lifestyle changes and possibly medications. <\/p>\n If you grind your teeth it may be advisable to wear a mouthguard at night-time.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat are common dietary acids?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD\u00e9plier<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Fizzy drinks (apart from plain sparkling water), sugar-free fizzy drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, juices, smoothies, fruit flavoured cordials\/squashes, alcoholic drinks, fruit teas, fruit flavoured waters. Most fruits apart from bananas and coconuts are acidic. Stewed fruit and canned fruits are also acidic. Pickles and vinegars are also acidic but generally fine when you have them with a meal. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I still eat fruit?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD\u00e9plier<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Yes. It is very important that you eat fruit as part of a healthy balanced diet. However, we do recommend that you have these fruits as part of or after your meal <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tIs there anything else in the diet I should look out for?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD\u00e9plier<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t If you spend a longer period of time (>10 mins) eating fruit or drinking acidic drinks then this increases the chances that the acids will affect your teeth. Try to eat\/drink acidic things as quickly as possible if you have them daily. Also watch out for sipping drinks slowly, swishing them or rinsing them in your mouth or holding them in your mouth prior to swallowing. Again, this increases the chances that the teeth will be affected. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tI have sensitive teeth. Is that related to acids? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD\u00e9plier<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t If you have been to your dentist and they tell you that your teeth and gums are healthy, then you may have dentine hypersensitivity. This can be caused by acids in the mouth. It would be worth trying to cut down on the number of times you have dietary acids and try to eat\/drink the dietary acids as quickly as possible to see if this controls your sensitivity. If it does not visit your dentist and they can advise you on ways to control the sensitivity <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tI grind my teeth. What can I do? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD\u00e9plier<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Grinding your teeth can cause tooth wear. If you think you grind your teeth you should go to your dentist. They will help you to monitor your grinding and advise on ways to stop it from causing damage to your teeth, muscles and joints. They may recommend wearing a mouthguard <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tI heard that I should brush my teeth before I eat as opposed to after. Is this true? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD\u00e9plier<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t If you have eaten or drunk something that is not acidic, brushing your teeth immediately after will not cause tooth wear. Toothbrushing immediately after you have eaten or drunk something acidic may cause slightly more wear but focus on limiting the number of times you have acids. Brushing your teeth is very important. It should be done twice per day with a low abrasive, fluoridated toothpaste. <\/p>\n Frequently Asked Questions Helping you reduce the risks and manage the condition Aper\u00e7u This FAQ page provides clear and informative answers to common questions about Erosive Tooth Wear, including its causes, early signs, and management strategies. By understanding the factors that contribute to erosion and the steps that can be taken to prevent it, you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1335,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2250","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\t\t\tAper\u00e7u\t<\/h2>\n\t
\n\t\t\tFAQ’s\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is dental erosion and is it the same thing as erosive tooth wear?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tD\u00e9plier<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tYou can read more in the following articles:\t<\/h2>\n\tComment les acides affectent-ils mes dents ?<\/a>
\nHow does erosive tooth wear differ from dental caries\/tooth decay?<\/a>
\nHow does saliva affect my teeth?<\/a>
\nLes avantages et inconv\u00e9nients de la restauration dentaire.<\/a>
\nWhat is the structure of my teeth?<\/a>\n\tWhat is ‘mechanical’ tooth wear?<\/a>
\nQuelles sont les causes de la sensibilit\u00e9 dentaire ?<\/a>
\nQuel est le r\u00f4le des autres composants contenus dans le dentifrice ?<\/a>
\nWhat does fluoride actually do?<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"