Dental Erosion
Dental erosion is the break down of tooth structure caused by the effect of acid on the teeth. Dental enamel is the thin outer layer of hard tissue that helps maintain the tooth's structure and shape while protecting it from decay.Frequently consuming foods with a low pH value such as soft drinks fruit juices pickles fresh fruit and yogurt can lead to irreversible dental erosion. A low pH environment in the mouth helps contribute to dental erosion.pH( potential of hydrogen) is a standard way to measure the acidity of a substance. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 14. A lower pH means that a solution contains more acid. Higher the pH its more alkaline(or non acidic). when a solution is neither acid nor alkaline it has pH of 7 which is neutral.
When food or drink that is acidic is consumed the enamel will soften for short amount of time. Typically, saliva slowly helps to restore the natural balance of the acid found in the mouth. If foods high in acid are consumed on an excessive basis, the mouth cant repair itself and the greater the chance for dental erosion. As the availability of soft drinks increase so does the amount of erosion in our population. The primary action can take to decrease their likelihood of erosion is to reduce consumption of sugary sodas, fruit juices and sport drinks. Vegetarian diets and diets in which fruit comprises more than 66 percent of total food intake also makes patients more susceptible to erosion. Erosion can also be caused by stomach acids introduced into the mouth through vomiting acid reflux. These findings are important and suggest that caution should be exercised when consuming certain foods over a long period of time.
ACIDS FOUND IN COMMON FOODS :
*soft drinks- Phosphoric acid
*fruit and fruit products- Citric and malic acids
*Fermented products(yogurt)- Lactic acid
*Grapes and wines- Tartaric acid.
After eating or drinking chew sugar free gum to stimulate saliva flow , there are certain chewing gums which decrease the ph level of the mouth. And also rinse with water for 30 seconds. And most important use fluoride toothpaste.
When food or drink that is acidic is consumed the enamel will soften for short amount of time. Typically, saliva slowly helps to restore the natural balance of the acid found in the mouth. If foods high in acid are consumed on an excessive basis, the mouth cant repair itself and the greater the chance for dental erosion. As the availability of soft drinks increase so does the amount of erosion in our population. The primary action can take to decrease their likelihood of erosion is to reduce consumption of sugary sodas, fruit juices and sport drinks. Vegetarian diets and diets in which fruit comprises more than 66 percent of total food intake also makes patients more susceptible to erosion. Erosion can also be caused by stomach acids introduced into the mouth through vomiting acid reflux. These findings are important and suggest that caution should be exercised when consuming certain foods over a long period of time.
ACIDS FOUND IN COMMON FOODS :
*soft drinks- Phosphoric acid
*fruit and fruit products- Citric and malic acids
*Fermented products(yogurt)- Lactic acid
*Grapes and wines- Tartaric acid.
After eating or drinking chew sugar free gum to stimulate saliva flow , there are certain chewing gums which decrease the ph level of the mouth. And also rinse with water for 30 seconds. And most important use fluoride toothpaste.
posted by dr yogesh girme at 4:22 AM
2 Comments:
To prevent dental erosion the fluorine content in drinking water should not exceed the limit.
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Nice & Informative content.
Good health care policy.
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