Does drinking wine make my teeth sensitive?
It could. Wine can cause erosion of the protective layer of the teeth.
How does Enamel protect your teeth?
Enamel is kind of like an eggshell. It’s the hardest substance in our body and protects the softer part of the tooth inside.
What is Tooth Erosion?
However, decades of biting, chewing, crunching, and clenching starting to cause irreparable damage. Enamel can be chipped or cracked. Unlike bone, it can’t grow back on its own.
Our mouth is constantly consuming something throughout the day. Frequent exposure to acids (foods, sports drink, and juices) can lead this hard strong layer of the teeth to erode, make it thinner or missing completely in some areas.
Teeth with damaged enamel can react to heat or cold. Eating ice cream or sipping hot coffee can be a pain, or at least unpleasant.
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