• loss of tooth structure
• developing enamel concavities
• lesions with undulating borders
• lesions with an intact border of enamel along the facial gingival margin

• demineralisation of the teeth by acidic food and drink
• perimolysis

• citric acid consumption
• consumption of phosphoric acid
• exposure to chlorinated swimming pool water
• regurgitation of gastric acids

• limiting soft drinks intake
• choosing the low erosive soft drinks
• improving the drinking habits
• toothbrushing at least twice a day
• avoiding brushing tooth within 1 hour after consuming acidic food
• using fluoride or remineralizing toothpaste

Number of Cases

• Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

• Aged between 5-17 years

Common Gender

• Physical examination: To check change in color and shape of teeth
• Laser speckle images (LSI): To acquire information on the microstructure of the enamel and detect minimal changes

• Gingivectomy: Removal of gingiva close to affected teeth
• Composite resin restoration: For the treatment of dental erosion

• stop soft drink intake
• use fluoride toothpaste

• Plaque (dental)