Acid Wear

You've likely heard of acid rain, but what is acid wear?  It is a dental condition that almost every person experiences to some degree at some point in time.  As the name implies, acid wear is the wearing away of the protective enamel on your teeth, frequently due to exposure to acidic foods and drinks. Enamel on our teeth is the hardest substance in the body, but when we consume everyday foods that have higher acid levels, our enamel is temporarily softened. Over time, this weakened surface can become thinner and be gradually worn away by brushing our teeth.  If we do nothing to protect our teeth from ongoing "acid attack," it could lead to more serious dental problems.