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Woman eating an acidic green apple
Woman eating an acidic green apple

Acid Erosion: Causes, Effects and Prevention

Many people are unaware of the damaging effects caused by acid erosion, yet 1 in 3 young adults are already showing signs of it.* Protecting your teeth from acid erosion begins with understanding exactly what it is, what causes it, and what you can do to prevent it.

*Findings based on 2013 European study

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The Effects of Acid Erosion

Learn about the effects of acid erosion and how your teeth could be at risk.

Learn about the effects of acid erosion

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The Causes of Acid Erosion

Understanding the acidity of your diet can help protect your teeth from the effects of acid erosion.

Read about the causes of acid erosion

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Cavities vs. Acid Erosion

Explore the differences between cavities and acid erosion and how they can affect your teeth.

Learn about the difference between cavities and acid erosion

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How to Prevent Acid Erosion

Learn about the steps you can take to prevent acid erosion and protect your teeth.

Learn how to prevent acid erosion

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Foods That Fight Acid Erosion

Incorporating these foods into your diet can help protect your teeth from the effects of acid erosion.

Find out what foods help fight acid erosion

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Are You at Risk?

Are your eating, drinking and brushing habits putting your enamel at risk? Take our quiz and find out.

Take the quiz

Acidic Orange cut into two halves

The Effects of Acid Erosion

Learn about the effects of acid erosion and how your teeth could be at risk.

Learn about the effects of acid erosion

Two bowls filled with acidic fruits: strawberries, grapes, watermelon

The Causes of Acid Erosion

Understanding the acidity of your diet can help protect your teeth from the effects of acid erosion.

Read about the causes of acid erosion

Tooth with a cavity on a green background

Cavities vs. Acid Erosion

Explore the differences between cavities and acid erosion and how they can affect your teeth.

Learn about the difference between cavities and acid erosion

Woman pouring milk for herself

How to Prevent Acid Erosion

Learn about the steps you can take to prevent acid erosion and protect your teeth.

Learn how to prevent acid erosion

Jar of parfait with yogurt, granola and acidic fruits

Foods That Fight Acid Erosion

Incorporating these foods into your diet can help protect your teeth from the effects of acid erosion.

Find out what foods help fight acid erosion

Small girl biting into a piece of watermelon

Are You at Risk?

Are your eating, drinking and brushing habits putting your enamel at risk? Take our quiz and find out.

Take the quiz

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