Dental erosion occurs when the outside layer of teeth, the enamel, becomes worn away by acids. Saliva plays an important protective role in remineralising and strengthening teeth after consuming small amounts of acid. However, in the presence of a lot of acid, saliva loses its protective properties to fight this acid attack. There are various sources of acids in our diet that contribute to erosion. This includes sports drinks, energy drinks, cordial, red and white wine, fruit juice, citrus fruits, fruit jams, vinegar-based foods and some salad dressings. Some signs and symptoms of erosion include sensitivity, discolouration (teeth becoming yellow), … Continue reading Tooth erosion