how acid erosion affects your teeth
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DON'T TREAT YOUR TEETHAS IF THEY AREINDESTRUCTIBLE. TRUTH IS,THEY AREN'T. ACIDEROSION CAN BEEXTREMELY DANGEROUSTO YOUR TEETH.
Sources of Acid
The acids that attack yourteeth can come from yourstomach during a bout ofacid reflux or vomiting.
What Happens
These acidic substancestemporarily soften thecalcium phosphate in yourtooth enamel, causing atiny amount of damage.
What You Can Do
Tip #1: Never, ever brushyour teeth after eatingacidic food or drinkinganything acidic such asfruit juice. You may bewondering, why not?
Your tooth enamel issofter than normal whenexposed to acid, sobrushing teeth in this statecan cause a lot of damage,sometimes permanent.
Tip #2: In addition toreducing the amount ofsoda and fruit juice youdrink, avoid swishing themaround in your mouth.
If you have questionsabout acid erosion, callClassen Family Dentistry:405-236-4755.
Classen Family Dentistry