Acid Wear And Tooth Damage

(NC)-While early stage acid wear can only be diagnosed by a dentist, some telltale signs to look for include:

Sensitivity

Your teeth may become sensitive to hot or cold foods, drinks or outdoor temperature.

Transparency

Teeth may lose their brightness or appear transparent or thin at the biting edges.

Discolouration

Teeth begin to appear yellow in colour as the enamel wears away and the underlying dentin shows through.

Rounded teeth

As acid wear progresses, teeth may develop a rounded "sandblasted" look on the surface and edges.

Cracks or cupping

As acid wear progresses, small cracks and roughness may occur at the edges of the teeth or dents may appear on the chewing surfaces.

For more information about acid wear, visit BeAcidAware.ca.

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