Dentistry Blog for Beginners: Dental Erosion

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Protecting your smile from the risks of enamel erosion include being aware of all factors associated with its prevalence, and what you can do to help minimize these risks. Furthermore, it is always a good idea to understand treatment methods for dental erosion to not only lower your risk but also help treat it if it should be occurring. Listed below are a few causes of dental erosion as well as treatment methods to consider:

– Sugary and starchy foods, genetic predispositions, environmental factors, and medications are all known causes of dental erosion.

-To limit the effects of dental erosion or to prevent it altogether, use oral hygiene routines such as brushing and flossing on a daily basis. Be sure to use brushes with soft bristles and non-abrasive toothpaste.

– A known cause of dental erosion is acid reflux disease.

– The lack of saliva in your mouth, also known as dry mouth, can increase your risk of dental erosion.

-To help wash away acids, always make sure to use saliva-building materials including chewing gum or eating crunchy foods that have a high-water content.

– Your diet plays a key role in the formation of dental erosion. By eating healthy foods, you can lower your risk fo

There has never been a better time to receive dental erosion treatments in San Jose, California. You are welcome to schedule an appointment at Jamie P. Choi, DDS by calling us at 408-973-8500. Dr. Jamie Choi looks forward to enhancing your smile with dental erosion care.