Loss of enamel from a tooth’s surface due to attack by plaque acids or other chemicals. Erosion of the outer surfaces of the front teeth is most frequently caused by excessive intake of fruit juices and carbonated drinks. Erosion of the inner surfaces of the molars may be a result of the regurgitation of stomach acid, as occurs in people suffering from acid reflux or bulimia. (See also caries, dental.)
Erosion, dental |
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