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Does drinking wine make my teeth sensitive?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It could. Wine can cause erosion of the protective layer of\nthe teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does Enamel protect your teeth?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enamel is kind of like an eggshell. It\u2019s the hardest\nsubstance in our body and protects the softer part of the tooth inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Tooth Erosion?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, decades of biting, chewing, crunching, and\nclenching starting to cause irreparable damage. Enamel can be chipped or\ncracked. Unlike bone, it can\u2019t grow back on its own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our mouth is constantly consuming something throughout the\nday. Frequent exposure to acids (foods, sports drink, and juices) can lead this\nhard strong layer of the teeth to erode, make it thinner or missing completely\nin some areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth with damaged enamel can react to heat or cold. Eating\nice cream or sipping hot coffee can be a pain, or at least unpleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are the factors that cause erosion of the enamel? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Acids. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tooth erosion, concerns me the most, because is the\nmost common chronic condition witnessed in children from ages 5-17 and leads\neasily to cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acids from soft drink, sports drinks, fruit juice, wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of frequent exposure, the enamel layer is lost\nand the teeth become exposed to the acids and bacteria in the mouth, causing\nsensitivity and teeth susceptibility to cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wine Lovers,<\/strong> Beware<\/strong> thatswishing\nthe wine in your mouth — puts your enamel in contact with harmful acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s better to drink a glass of wine, soda, or\nsweet tea with a meal instead of sipping it over few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Medications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain medications (such as aspirin and antihistamines)\nintroduce acids or substances of similar concentration in the mouth which leads\nto enamel decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Eating and digestive problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acid reflux, stomach problems, can increase the acidity in\nthe mouth quite a bit. Eating disorder such as bulimia, associated with\nfrequent vomiting can brings high levels of acid into the mouth because stomach\nacid enters the mouth because of frequent vomiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Harmful chewing habits. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Mouth Is Not a Bottle Opener!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do not open containers with your teeth. You could chip or\ncrack them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewing constantly on something, like pens or fingernails,\nor chomping down on seeds, popcorn kernels, or ice could have the same result\nover longer period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 5. Dry Mouth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saliva helps buffering the acids in your mouth that erode\nyour teeth. Its presence helps preserve tooth enamel. If you have a dry mouth\ncaused by medications or health condition, the acids stick around longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Grinding Teeth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another cause of tooth enamel damage is bruxism, or teeth\ngrinding (for some people clenching). Over time, the constant forced friction\ncan wear down or fracture the enamel. Bruxism is often worst when you sleep and\nthat’s when you can’t control it. Reducing stress may help. Some people wear a\nspecial mouth guard to bed. Ask your dentist if this is a problem for you\nto fit you with a custom one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


\nWhat are some Tooth Erosion warning signs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like many health problems, tooth erosion also comes with\ncertain signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discoloration<\/strong>: This is probably the first thing that\npeople with enamel erosion experience. As the enamel layer wards off, the\ndentin (yellow color) is exposed and begins to appear yellowish.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensitivity<\/strong>: When the enamel layer is destroyed, the\nteeth become more sensitive to certain foods and their temperatures. As the\nerosion progresses, the teeth become highly sensitive to cold, hot, sweets and\nsour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cracks and Chips<\/strong>: Enamel erosion leads to the edge of\nthe teeth becoming more rough, jagged and irregular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can Tooth Erosion be prevented?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lower intake of acidic food and drinks<\/strong>: reducing the\nconsumption of food that harms the teeth can prove to be very effective for the\nteeth. It is a wise decision to avoid highly foods and drinks that are\ncarbonated as well as citrus in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewing sugar-free gum<\/strong>: In some cases, dry mouth (and\nhence reduced salivary flow) is the major cause of enamel erosion. Chewing\nsugar-free gum can increase the flow of saliva in the body and regulate the\nacidity in the mouth. Chewing-gums with sugar are not recommended because sugar\ntriggers the growth of bacteria in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Fluoride Toothpaste<\/strong>: Fluoride is good for the\nteeth as it strengthens them and decreases their vulnerability to erosion.\n\nUnder normal circumstances, saliva produces just\nenough protection for the teeth. However, if you have sensitivity, visiting\nyour dentist and seeking dental in addition to avoiding certain food and\nmaintaining good oral hygiene routine is the best thing to do.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"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\u2019s 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. 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