Tooth erosionconstitutes the wearing away of toothenamelby acid.
The enamel is the hard substance that covers and protects the outside of the tooth.
It is also the hardest substance in our bodies.
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Symptoms of tooth erosion can range from sensitivity to hot and cold to more severe problems such as cracking.
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Preventing and treating enamel loss due to erosion.
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