Signs and symptoms

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 cold or hot foods, drinks or outdoor temperature.

Transparency
Teeth may 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.