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Understanding Enamel Erosion

The things you eat, the things you drink, and how you brush your teeth all play a role in your dental health. You could be harming your teeth without realizing it. dentist office If your Palo Alto Dentist has mentioned enamel erosion, it is time to listen. Your enamel is the calcified tissue that covers your exposed tooth. It works similarly to a shield. It protects your teeth against the things you eat and drink. It also protects against cavities.  How your enamel is worn away Your dental enamel works very hard as a shield, but the one weakness it has is acid. Your saliva plays an important role. Your saliva neutralizes acids in your mouth so that you can maintain a regular pH of 5.5. There are calcium ions and phosphates that work hard to keep your enamel strong. As the foods, you eat and the drinks you consume break down the phosphate and the calcium ions, they have to get replaced. All of this rests upon your saliva production. It is for this reason that foods r