Acid damage to teeth

Acid damage to teeth

Come teeth with acids (from food or the stomach) in contact, first soften the superficial layers and eventually dissolve chemically with prolonged acid exposure on.

 Food and beverages may contain acids, such. As soft or soft drinks, sports drinks, fruit juices and fruit, especially vitamin C containing tropical fruits and juices, is made with vinegar dressing salads, pickles, fruit, sour candies, wine, etc. . Acid components are also included in medicines, among others in aspirin, vitamin C and iron preparations.

 The stomach acid passes through vomiting or regurgitation and heartburn in the oral cavity, which means during pregnancy amplifies in the first three months because of frequent vomiting and the last trimester of pregnancy because of heartburn.

 The softened tooth surfaces can be removed strengthened while brushing your teeth, in particular through the wrong tooth brushing habit of aggressive "scrubbing".