Enamel Wear Management

Managing Enamel Erosion

Early diagnosis of enamel wear is important and, if identified, preventive measures should be taken.

Helping Patients Treat and Prevent Enamel Erosion

Limiting the effects of enamel erosion is easier than you think. Even if patients already show signs of enamel erosion, taking the following steps can help prevent further damage.^1-4

1. Acid Exposure
Minimize Exposure To Dietary Acids^1-3

Reduce consumption of acidic foods and drinks

Avoid holding or swishing acidic drinks in your mouth

Drink acidic beverages through a straw

Rinse your mouth with water after consuming acidic foods and drinks
2. Appropriate Brushing
Use Appropriate Technique And Timing When Brushing Teeth^2,3

Avoid brushing immediately after consuming acidic foods and drinks—they demineralize the tooth surface, making it more susceptible to physical damage, like brushing

Brush gently but thoroughly with a soft-bristled toothbrush
3. Specialized Toothpaste
Brush Teeth With A Specialized Fluoride Toothpaste⁴

Use a toothpaste engineered to optimize uptake of sodium fluoride for protection against everyday dietary acids.

Enamel Erosion Prevention In Practice

The most important preventive action for patients with enamel erosion is to ensure that the potential sources of erosion are identified and removed, and lifestyle is modified.^2,3 Enamel loss is irreversible.⁵