Q1
How many times a day do you eat or drink something acidic, even in small quantities?
Q2
How many times a day do you eat fresh fruit, even in small quantities?
Q3
How many times a day do you drink fruit or vegetable juice, even in small quantities?
Q4
How many times a day do you drink soft drinks, energy or Isotonic drinks, even in small quantities?
Q5
Do you regularly brush your teeth less than 1 hour after eating?
Q6
Do you swish, swirl or hold your drink in your mouth?
1
Weak
the acids in everyday food and drink can weaken enamel making it easier to wear away
2
Thin
as more enamel wears away teeth can become visibly thinner
3
Transparent or See-through
as the enamel thins, the edges of your teeth can appear transparent or see-through
4
Yellow
as our weakened enamel is worn-away, the more yellow tooth layer underneath can become more visible
5
Dull
as the enamel wears away our teeth may lose their shine, making them appear dull
We can start protecting our teeth today, to help prevent Acid Wear getting any worse.
Having an acid-rich diet that can put our teeth at risk is much easier than you’d expect. As few as four acidic ‘moments’ throughout the day can put our enamel at risk from Acid Wear also known as Acid Erosion.
It’s not just the soft drinks, coffee or wine; surprisingly it can even be our healthier choices: fruit, fruit juices, sparkling water with lemon, even salad dressings can count towards our daily acidic ‘moments’.
If our diet is healthy, let’s not change it. Let’s make sure that we’re protecting our precious enamel.
Enjoy fruit without fear, let a soft drink add sparkle to our day and celebrate life with a glass of champagne – knowing that our teeth can be protected for the future.
For more information on acid wear, please visit your dentist.
