What is Acid Wear?

Acid wear, also known as acid erosion, is the wearing away of the protective enamel on your teeth, often caused by exposure to everyday acidic foods and drinks.

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, but when we consume everyday acidic foods and drinks like fruit, fruit juices, wine, carbonated beverages and vinegar-based salad dressings, our enamel is temporarily softened. Over time, this weakened surface can become thinner and be gradually worn away by brushing our teeth. This softened enamel can make your teeth more vulnerable to cavities, sensitivity, and translucency, which may make your teeth look older and less white.

Loss of tooth enamel cannot be reversed. If we do nothing to protect our teeth from ongoing acid erosion, it could lead to more serious dental problems.