Dental Enamel – How to Protect And Restore It

Tooth enamel is tough, harder even than skeletal bone. But even with good dental hygiene, the enamel protecting teeth may show signs of decay in older adults. The January 2010 issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers what to look out for and what to...

Drinking Home Brewed Tea Avoids Tooth Enamel Erosion

Today the average size soft drink is 20 ounces and contains 17 teaspoons of sugar. More startling is that some citric acids found in fruit drinks are more erosive than hydrochloric or sulfuric acid – which is also known as battery acid. These refined...

Study Shows Popular Energy Drinks Cause Tooth Erosion

For more than 10 years, energy drinks in the United States have been on the rise, promising consumers more “oomph” in their day. In fact, it is estimated that the energy drink market will hit $10 billion by 2010.