Tooth Erosion

Cavities aren’t the only dental issue there is to worry about. There are other things that can do damage to your teeth. Have you heard of attrition, abrasion, erosion? These are all forms of wear that can happen to your teeth. Whereas cavities can be painful, and you eventually become aware of them, you don’t always become aware of these other forms of wear until they are advanced. Take the quiz below to see how much you know about tooth erosion.

True or False

1. True or False: The only bad thing about drinking soda is that it is high in sugar.
2. True or False: The good news is you can still give your kids fruit juice and other beverages.
3. True or False: You can prevent tooth erosion just by brushing your teeth right after drinking fruit juice or soda.
4. True or False: Beverages are not the only things that wear down your children’s teeth.
5. True or False: Tooth erosion can be treated.

Answers

1. False: Soda is definitely high in sugar which causes cavities, but it is also high in acids that cause tooth erosion.
2. False: Soda is not the only beverage high in acid content. Fruit juices are very acidic. In fact, it is healthier for your children’s teeth to eat fresh fruit than to drink fruit juice.
3. False: Nothing combats the effects of acid on your teeth. Acidic beverages cause damage to your teeth within the first 30 seconds of contact.
4. True: Tooth erosion is on the rise among children and it isn’t only due to beverages. Children can suffer tooth erosion from commonly undiagnosed acid reflux and bruxism, grinding and clenching their teeth.
5. False: You may not realize your child has tooth erosion until the damage becomes noticeable. Once this happens dental treatment will be required. Therefore it is important to try to prevent erosion from happening

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Dr. Brian Evans

Dr. Brian Evans, the current owner of Wager Evans Dental, initially worked as a CPA before transitioning to dentistry to make a greater impact on people's lives. He joined his father-in-law to expand a three-decade-long legacy in the northern Nevada community, eventually taking over the practice. Dr. Evans prioritizes a comfortable environment for his patients and stays at the forefront of dental technology and medical techniques through continuous education and advanced training, focusing on oral and systemic health.

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