At your recent appointment, you told your dentist you were experiencing tooth sensitivity. Your dentist confirmed that you have enamel erosion, a condition that results when the enamel on your teeth has been worn away. So why is this happening and what can you do about it?
Many people are affected by both enamel erosion and tooth sensitivity — pain or discomfort to the teeth that often occurs from dental erosion. Many factors can contribute to enamel erosion including:
- Consuming acidic food and beverages or foods, such as citrus foods, tomatoes and orange juice
- Eating too much sugar or too many sweet treats
- Brushing teeth too hard
- Teeth grinding to relieve stress