erosive tooth wear

Erosive tooth wear, or tooth erosion, is much more common than you may think. Did you know that about a third of all adults experience erosive tooth wear? This can occur due to a variety of reasons, but there are ways to prevent and treat this! Dr Saoirse O’Toole, Prosthodontist at Northumberland Dental Care, has answered some of your frequently asked questions about erosive tooth wear.   What is erosive tooth wear? Erosive tooth wear refers to the loss of tooth structure which begins when the enamel of the tooth becomes weaker and wears away over time. Even though enamel is the toughest substance in the human body, constant acid challenges from your diet or stomach combined with tooth grinding can wear it away. Unfortunately, once it is gone, enamel or dentine will not come back, unlike other substances in the human body such as skin and bone. The best thing to do is find out what is causing the wear and try to prevent it.   What’s the difference between erosive tooth wear a