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Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Implants

Enamel Deficiency

10/29/2009

Question:

i have enamel problem. i often face a problem when i eat lemon. imli @ such type of food. then i cant eat normal food. what i should do for it. And what is the reason behind it.

Answer:

Lemons contain a lot of acid which can erode enamel with enough exposure. If enamel is already lost, crowns may be indicated. Other causes for enamel loss include stomach acid with acid reflux disease or frequent vomiting as in bulimia.

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The Ohio State University Nancy L Clelland, DMD, MSD
Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry
Section of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University
Nancy L Clelland, DMD, MSD