Things You Must Know About Tooth Erosion

Things You Must Know About Tooth Erosion:

First, let’s understand what tooth erosion is, and to understand this, you have to be aware of tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is a hard layer around your tooth to protect it from decay. Tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body, and its function is to protect teeth from physical and chemical damages. When this hard layer starts getting rough or weak, then it is called tooth erosion.

You are undoubtedly aware of the fact that when a bone cracks, our body fixes that crack or damage by itself. But in the case of tooth damage or erosion, the body cannot fix it. The reason is that tooth enamel has no living cells.

Now you have a better understanding of tooth erosion, so let’s talk about its major causes:

CAUSES OF TOOTH EROSION:

Typically, enamel erosion is caused due to the action of acid on enamel. There are many other reasons, as well:

SYMPTOMS:

There are some symptoms that help you identify your tooth erosion. But this is not always obvious that you are suffering from this damage:

Tooth color becoming yellow.
Feeling slight pain when taking something too hot or too cold. This increased teeth sensitivity can be an early stage of tooth enamel. Later stages include a more extreme level of sensitivity.
Rough edges of the tooth can also be considered as an early stage of damage.
Cracked or fractured teeth.

TREATING TOOTH ENAMEL:

The best treatment for this can be provided by the dentist. If your enamel is damaged, then the dentist may give you a solution by covering your teeth with a dental crown or resin material. Covering your tooth helps protect your teeth just like enamel protects it.

The best way to treat enamel erosion is to not let it happen by curing your teeth. Now let’s move towards some precautions to prevent this erosion in the first place.

PRECAUTIONS:

Reduce your excessive drink intake that contains a high level of acid
Have a look at your meal routine, and reduce high sugar intake
Brush your teeth at least twice a day
Rinse your mouth after taking any acidic meal or drink, this reduces pH in your mouth that helps to make your mouth environment less acidic.
Boost your saliva flow and production by chewing sugar-free gum.
Increasing your water intake also helps in saliva production and flow.

CAN TOOTH ENAMEL BE RESTORED?

As I have discussed above, unlike bones, the tooth cannot be rebuilt by itself. You need to consult with your dentist if your enamel is damaged. But sometimes that damage can be reversed with the help of minerals present in your saliva. But this can only happen if your erosion is at a very early stage. In other words, the cavity or erosion has to be at a very early stage in order to be remineralized. This process of remineralization can be done through fluoridated mouth wash or toothpaste or even tap water.

Fluoride is a type of material that helps you prevent tooth damage or enamel erosion. It also restores your erosion if caught on an early stage.

FINAL WORDS:

Tooth erosion is basically damage to your most hardened layer around your teeth that protects your teeth from chemical or physical damage. This layer is known as enamel. The best practice to prevent this erosion is daily oral hygiene. If your enamel is damaged, then you must consult your dentist for a better solution. But the best practice is to not let this damage happen by following the precautions.

For more great dental tips, be sure to visit Toothbrush Life.

Kelly Hancock, RDH

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