Use of dentifrices to prevent erosive tooth wear: harmful or helpful?
Abstract:Dental erosion is the loss of dental hard tissues caused by nonbacterial acids. Due to acid contact, the tooth surface becomes softened and more prone to abrasion from toothbrushing. Dentifrices containing different active agents may be helpful in allowing rehardening or in increasing surface resistance to further acidic or mechanical impacts. However, dentifrices are applied together with brushing and, depending on how and when toothbrushing is performed, as well as the type of dentifrice and toothbrush used,… Show more
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