Dental erosion and tooth wear represent significant challenges in oral health, arising from a confluence of chemical, mechanical and biological factors. Erosion refers to the chemical dissolution of ...

Which type of sugary drink causes the greatest amount of dental erosion to baby teeth? Researchers soaked 52 extracted molars in flavored milk, orange juice, and Pepsi for four weeks to find out. They ...

Dental erosion, the progressive loss of tooth hard tissue through chemical processes without bacterial involvement, is an increasing concern globally. At its core, dental erosion results from acid ...

This was a cross-sectional, observational study performed at a single site. The protocol was submitted to the Pediatric IRB at Children's Mercy Kansas City and received approval (IRB # 12110509). Each ...

Tooth abrasion and tooth erosion refer to a loss of part of the tooth's outer covering, the enamel, and sometimes deeper parts of the tooth. Tooth abrasion occurs because of mechanical or frictional ...

There’s no such thing as a “healthy” soda. A purportedly “healthier” alternative to sweetened soda — a drink concocted of sparkling water and balsamic vinegar — recently went viral on social media, ...

CHICAGO, June 21, 2022 –– New research finds acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, as a recipe mixing flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called “healthier” ...

Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as wonder drugs when it comes to weight loss. But as the drug has become more widely used, a number of unintended side-effects have become apparent—with the weight ...

Location-specific dental erosion is not associated with gastroesophageal reflux (GER), salivary flow, or bacterial load, according to a new study in Gastroenterology (August 5, 2011). Dental erosion ...

The individuals included in the study were all undergoing psychiatric and/or medical outpatient treatment at clinics for eating disorders during 2005 – 2013. Because of the assumed relation between ...

Background Our data on more than 800 participants shows that dental erosion (DE) affects up to 45% of elite athletes and may have physical and psychosocial impacts. The condition is associated with ...