Tooth Enamel Erosion
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- Q What is amalgam (silver filling)?
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Dental amalgam is a stable alloy made by combining elemental mercury, silver, tin, copper and possibly other metallic elements. Dental amalgam continues to be a safe, commonly used restorative material. The mercury in amalgam combines with other... Full Answer
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- Q How do sports drinks damage tooth enamel?
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Hydration during exercise is important, but reconsider guzzling sports drinks unless you're a true endurance athlete. In a study comparing the erosive effects of five different beverages -- including juice and soda -- sports drinks did the most... Full Answer
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- Q Does restore mouthwash protect and restore enamel?
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Mouthwashes can be used for a variety of reasons, including: reduce plaque (a thin film of bacteria that forms on teeth) prevent or reduce gingivitis (an early stage of gum disease) reduce the speed that tartar (hardened plaque)... Full Answer
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- Q How do soft drinks and juice cause tooth erosion?
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Tooth decay is the destruction of your tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. It can be a problem for children, teens and adults. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing... Full Answer
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- Q How do sensitivity toothpastes remedy effects of tooth erosion?
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Underneath both the enamel and the cementum is dentin. Dentin is less dense than enamel and cementum and contains microscopic tubules (small hollow tubes or canals). When dentin loses its protective covering of enamel or cementum these tubules allow... Full Answer
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- Q How do energy drinks damage tooth enamel?
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In a study comparing the erosive effects of five beverages, energy drinks were second worst after sports drinks -- mainly because they had little ability to buffer the acids in the beverage. And drinks like these are an especially bad idea for... Full Answer
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- Q What kind of candy does the most damage to tooth enamel?
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In a study comparing regular chewy candy, hard candy, and licorice to their sour counterparts, sour varieties were significantly harder on tooth enamel. Candy manufacturers add more acids -- or different kinds of acid -- to sour candy varieties... Full Answer
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- Q Can vinegar damage tooth enamel?
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Vinegar turns up in lots of places -- salad dressings, sauces, potato chips, pickles. And each one could spell trouble for tooth enamel. In a study, teenagers who frequently consumed vinegar-containing foods had a 30%-85% increased risk of enamel... Full Answer
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- Q How can I help prevent damage to my tooth enamel?
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You can't always avoid tooth enamel-eroding foods, so use these tips to minimize acid wear: Avoid snacking in between meals to minimize acid attacks. Don't swish or hold acidic beverages in your mouth. Sip them through a straw to reduce the... Full Answer
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- Q How does stomach acid erode tooth enamel?
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Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, DentistryWhether they come up of their own accord (as in acid reflux) or with some assistance from you (as in bulimia nervosa), gastric acids erode enamel. Sadly, most dentists can spot bulimics quite easily because of the enamel on his or her teeth.... Full Answer
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