METHODS: We conducted a prospective cohort study of children presenting for pH-MII testing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ion Chromatography (IC) The IC is used to determine the concentration of different anions present in the six cola drinks being tested. [pubmedcentral.nih.gov]

In contrast, the gravimetric method used in the present study is suitable to include all these properties. [journals.plos.org]

In the 1993 national study 1 52% of subjects had erosion present, with 24% having exposed dentine. [nature.com]

• Dentist

  When to see a dentist Because you can have tooth decay without any symptoms, you should visit your dentist regularly since they will check for tooth decay. [healthdirect.gov.au]

  Your dentist can identify erosion, pinpoint the causes and advise you how to prevent further damage. Back to top [londonprosthodontics.co.uk]

  RESULTS: 1686 (96.2%) of children and 227 (82.5%) of dentists returned forms that could be analysed. 36% of dentists reported that they frequently noticed erosion on the teeth of their patients but 67.7% of dentists believed that less than 25% of 12 year [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  At your recent appointment, you told your dentist you were experiencing tooth sensitivity. Your dentist confirmed that you have enamel erosion, a condition that results when the enamel on your teeth has been worn away. [colgate.com]

  People who are worried about tooth erosion should talk about it with their dentist during one of the two visits a year they should be making to the dentist's office, Pierson said. [abcnews.go.com]

• Inflammation

  Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums and as a result they become red, swollen, and bleed on brushing. [londonprosthodontics.co.uk]

  Periodontal Bleeding and Inflammation DIABETES There is a strong association between diabetes and periodontal diseases, including gingivitis (gingival inflammation) and periodontitis (inflammation and destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar [aafp.org]

  It was reported that GERD was diagnosed by endoscopy, where visual identification of mucosal inflammation and oseophagitis was used to identify the existence of GERD [ 5 ]. [casesjournal.biomedcentral.com]

  For instance, in Sjögren Syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disorder, saliva levels of gelatinase and collagenase increase because of a chronic inflammation deriving from an autoimmune disease, which affects the salivary glands, reducing salivary flow rate [dx.doi.org]

• Fatigue

  This is usually a warning sign of the problem in addition to weight loss and fatigue. How Tooth Erosion Differs from Tooth Decay Many people believe that tooth erosion and tooth decay are the same thing. [smilesbymyles.com]

  Did you know lack of water is the number one trigger for daytime fatigue? So next time you feel tired at work or school, don’t reach for a caffeinated beverage, drink water. [wda.org]

  […] dentifrices by means of a soft toothbrush. 6 The role of occlusal forces should also be taken into account. 18 Treatment of occlusal problems (e.g. interferences and bruxism) may be necessary to minimize damage caused by the effect of two-body abrasion and fatigue [dx.doi.org]

• Pallor

  Oral Manifestations of Select Systemic Conditions Clinical presentation Associated condition* Oral manifestation Comments Mucosal pallor and atrophy Anemia Mucosal pallor; atrophic glossitis; candidiasis (including angular cheilitis); mucosal burning, [aafp.org]

• Asymptomatic

  The maxillary front teeth remained asymptomatic on percussion, palpation, and cold testing. The maxillary and mandibular teeth (a) The front view; (b) The right buccal view; (c) The left buccal view; (d) The incisal and palatal view. [pubmedcentral.nih.gov]

• Vomiting

  Bulimia is an eating disorder that's associated with binge eating and vomiting, a source of acid. Frequent vomiting erodes tooth enamel and can lead to cavities. Saliva plays a key role in keeping teeth healthy and strong. [webmd.com]

  People who have hiatus hernia or any esophageal problems are also prone to teeth erosion Any other condition which causes frequent vomiting, for example, bulimia, will be harmful for the teeth Prevention Minimizing acid attacks on the enamel are the best [dentagama.com]

  These bingeing/vomiting episodes presumably affect oral health. [pubmedcentral.nih.gov]

  Patients with eating disorders who self-induced vomiting had more risk of tooth erosion than those patients who did not self-induce vomiting (OR = 19.6, 95%CI = 5.6-68.8). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Nausea

  Lee M, Feldman M (1998) Nausea and vomiting. In: Feldman M, Scharschmidt B, Sleisenger M (eds) Sleisenger and Fordstran’s gastrointestinal and liver disease: pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, 6th ed. [dx.doi.org]

  Lee M, Feldman M (1998) Nausea and vomiting. In: Feldman M, Scharschmidt B, Sleisenger M (eds) Sleisenger and Fordstran’s gastrointestinal and liver disease: pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, 6th ed. Saunders, Philadelphia,, pp 117–127 57. [pubmedcentral.nih.gov]

• Intestinal Disease

  Oral lesions usually resolve with systemic treatment of underlying intestinal disease. [aafp.org]

• Tooth Erosion

  People who suffer from chronic acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): One study found that 11 out of 20 patients with GERD had tooth erosion. SIGNS OF TOOTH EROSION The effects of tooth erosion cannot be reversed. [medfieldsmiles.com]

  Preventing Tooth Erosion Tooth erosion can do severe damage to your teeth, but it can also be prevented. [dentistry.about.com]

  but they may be causing tooth erosion without you even realizing it. Tooth erosion is the loss of tooth enamel, the hard, protective coating of the tooth which protects the sensitive dentine underneath from acid attack. [ahealthiermichigan.org]

  With patient education in mind, we would like to go over the issue of tooth erosion and why patients should take it seriously. What is tooth erosion? Tooth erosion is also known as acidic erosion and dental erosion. [atlantadentistmidtown.com]

• Dental Caries

  While the causal relationship between sucrose and dental caries development is indisputable, the relationship between food starch and dental caries continues to be debated and is the topic of this review. [vegsource.com]

  In conclusion, excessive intake of soft drinks could cause complex dental consequences including dental erosion and caries. [pubmedcentral.nih.gov]

  We recorded the prevalence and severity of tooth erosion, dental caries, and dental enamel hypoplasia. Socioeconomic and habits/dietetic data were collected by a structured questionnaire. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Dental caries and its association with diet and dental erosion in Libyan schoolchildren. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2012; 22: 68-76. [ Links ] 16. Dugmore CR, Rock WP. A multifactorial analysis of factors associated with dental erosion. [scielo.br]

  Fluoride has a marked effect on caries reduction but it has not eliminated caries. This is because although fluoride increases the resistance to dental caries, it does not get rid of the cause of dental caries – dietary sugars. [dx.doi.org]

• Periodontitis

  periodontal disease may experience improved glycemic control with periodontal treatment HIV-associated periodontal disease Linear gingival erythema: linear band of erythema along the free gingival margin In addition to these atypical forms of periodontal [aafp.org]

  There are two main forms of gum disease called gingivitis and periodontal disease. Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums and as a result they become red, swollen, and bleed on brushing. [londonprosthodontics.co.uk]

  Resin-ionomer and hybrid-ionomer cements: part II, human clinical and histologic wound healing responses in specific periodontal lesions. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 1997; 17 :75–87. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 20. Anderegg CR. [pubmedcentral.nih.gov]

  The Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) [ 5 ] or the Periodontal Screening Index adopted from the Community Periodontal Index [ 14 ] was developed to allow a convenient, repeatable method of recording periodontal diseases. [doi.org]

• Xerostomia

  People who have dry mouth (xerostomia): Because saliva plays an important part in neutralizing acids in the mouth, people with dry mouth are more susceptibile to tooth erosion. [medfieldsmiles.com]

  Therefore, the production of saliva should be enhanced, especially in patients with hyposalivation or xerostomia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  […] for prevention of tooth decay, xerostomia leads to increased caries risk. [aafp.org]

  […] deal of citric and phosphoric acids) Acid reflux disease (GERD) A diet that includes a lot of sugar and starches Fruit juice such as orange juice Medications such as antihistamines and even aspirin Dry mouth (low salivary flow found in those who have xerostomia [webdental.com]

  Causes of tooth erosion Excessive soft drink consumption (high level of phosphoric and citric acids) Fruit drinks (some acids in fruit drinks are more erosive than battery acid) Dry mouth or low salivary flow (Xerostomia) Diet (high in sugar and starches [gpdentalpartners.com.au]

• Tooth Discoloration

  Photo Courtesy of Shawn Marie Watson Tooth erosion can cause mild dental problems, from tooth discoloration to sensitivity to more severe dental problems, such as indentions in the teeth, severe tooth sensitivity, and even cracked teeth. [dentistry.about.com]

  The first sign of tooth enamel erosion is sensitive teeth, followed by tooth discoloration. Teeth may also appear rounded or transparent. [1800dentist.com]

• Ulcer

  […] disease Diffuse mucosal swelling; cobblestone mucosa; localized mucogingivitis; deep linear ulceration; fibrous tissue tags, polyps, or nodules; pyostomatitis vegetans (“snail track” ulcers on an erythematous base); possible aphthous-like ulcers Oral [aafp.org]

  Eventually, GERD can cause a slew of health issues, including ulcers and esophageal cancer. It can also cause dental problems. [oralhealth.deltadental.com]

  Certain effects such as contact dermatitis, 9, 10 skin ulcer, 10 irritation and ulceration of the nasal mucosa, 11 perforation of the nasal septum, 12 and occasionally erosion and discoloration of the teeth 11, 13 have been reported. [pubmedcentral.nih.gov]

• Formication

  The previous cases of dental erosion in industry workers have been documented from hydrochloric, picric, formic, sulphuric and other acids 3, 7, 8 but in literature there is not any case report resulting from chromic acid. [pubmedcentral.nih.gov]

• Osteoporosis

  5.7.1 Background 5.7.2 Trends 5.7.3 Diet, physical activity and osteoporosis 5.7.4 Strength of evidence 5.7.5 Disease-specific recommendations References 6. [fao.org]

  Milk in the diet helps the formation of strong teeth and bones and guards against osteoporosis. One glass contains a child's entire calcium requirement. [news.bbc.co.uk]

  Heavy soda consumption has also been linked to other health complications including diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. During the past generation, milk intakes have decreased while soda pop and 100 percent juice intakes have increased. [wda.org]

  According to research published in the The Lancet, a diet high in phytic acid creates mineral deficiencies and causes osteoporosis. About 80 percent of phosphorus in grains and beans is bound to phytic acid so it’s completely unabsorbable. [draxe.com]

  Phytic Acid’s Effect on Bone and Tooth Health People who consume large amounts of phytic acid (most Americans) in the form of grains, seeds, nuts, and legumes have higher rates of tooth decay, mineral deficiencies and osteoporosis. [wellnessmama.com]

• Fear

  One group of 40 people had social phobia, characterized by excessive fear in social situations. Just under half of the group members were on antidepressant drugs - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). [medicalxpress.com]

  Todd, who had watched a friend's child suffer from broken, decayed teeth and a painful abscess, says she feared "there was no real way to stop it." Nevertheless, she followed her dentist's advice on how to arrest tooth decay. Ms. [theglobeandmail.com]

  Read more on: how to find an NHS dentist what to expect when you visit your dentist getting over a fear of the dentist Treatments for tooth decay Treatment of tooth decay depends on how advanced it is. [nhs.uk]

Seeking treatment for tooth erosion is important to protecting dental health. There are a variety of treatments to repair the damage of tooth erosion. [brownbarandentistry.com]

Treatment of tooth wear Consult a dentist about treatment options to restore enamel. Your treatment will depend on the level of erosion and presence of cavities, and can include crowns, composite fillings or veneers. [bluecourtdental.com]

The loss of tooth structure can require complex and lengthy dental treatment involving fillings, veneers, crowns and potentially root canal treatment. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

[…] require remedial treatment of a considerably greater magnitude. [doi.org]

We achieve such excellent results through a combination of advanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments focused on enhancing smile appearance and overall health. [atlantadentistmidtown.com]

The failure to recognize their early signs can compromise a patient's recovery and long-term prognosis. Tooth erosion has been reported as an oral manifestation that might help in the early detection of eating disorders. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In Part 1 of this series, I discussed attrition, which is potentially the etiologic agent of tooth wear with the poorest long-term prognosis. [speareducation.com]

Rumination syndrome in children and adolescents: diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Pediatrics. 2003 ;111: 158 - 162. Google Scholar | Crossref | Medline | ISI 9. Drossman, DA, Corazziari, E, Delvaux, M, eds. [doi.org]

This article briefly reviews the etiology, risk factors, and medical management of GERD. The patient presentation describes the rehabilitation of a young adult with GERD who needed multidisciplinary care. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Etiology of dental erosion-intrinsic factors. Eur J Oral Sciences 1996;104:178-90. Google Scholar 9. Zero D T. Etiology of dental erosion-extrinsic factors. Eur J Oral Sciences, 1996;104:162-77. Google Scholar 10. Savad E N. Enamel erosion. [doi.org]

Its application should be useful for research into the aetiology, prevention and monitoring of a condition, essentially being an epidemiological and clinical tool. [doi.org]

Study quality was assessed using the STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology) statement and Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale (NOS). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The swimming pool water was epidemiologically implicated as the cause, but the mechanism could not be determined (7). [cdc.gov]

As both gastric and duodenal reflux occur frequently in individuals suffering from GERD, a combined assessment is important in obtaining a holistic understanding of its pathophysiology [ 38 ]. [pubmedcentral.nih.gov]

Radiation-induced xerostomia: pathophysiology, clinical course and supportive treatment. Support Care Cancer 5: 281 - 288. Google Scholar | Crossref | Medline | ISI Hannig M. ( 1989 ). Pellicular dentis (I). [dx.doi.org]

How do I prevent Gum Disease? Gum disease is not curable but it is preventable and controllable. [londonprosthodontics.co.uk]

How to prevent tooth decay Tooth decay can be prevented by practising good dental care. [healthdirect.gov.au]

You do this by preventing them from forming organized colonies. [animated-teeth.com]

Preventing Tooth Erosion Tooth erosion can do severe damage to your teeth, but it can also be prevented. [dentistry.about.com]

You should have your teeth checked regularly by your dentist to prevent the need for tooth enamel restoration. When dental erosion is caught early, your dentist is able to suggest treatment that may prevent further erosion or tooth decay. [bluecourtdental.com]