Modern lifestyles present a number of challenges for your body including your teeth.

Dental erosion is the irreversible loss of tooth tissue due to exposure to acid.

Sources of acid exposure can be intrinsic (from within your body) or extrinsic (from outside your body).

People at risk from intrinsic acid exposure include those who experience gastric reflux or recurrent vomiting. Extrinsic acid can be found in some of our most popular everyday drinks and foods.

• These include:
• Drinks such as fruit juice, wine, carbonated drinks
• Foods such as pickles, citrus fruit
• Medications eg. Vitamin C, aspirin and some iron preparations