Do your teeth appear discolored or even transparent around the edges? If so, your tooth enamel may be eroding. Thankfully, at Oahu Dental Care in Pearl City and Honolulu, Hawaii, their trusted family dentist, Dr. Lum, has the expert knowledge and services you need to restore your oral health. 

Enamel erosion may affect both the hard exterior layer of the teeth and the internal components. If your teeth appear discolored, transparent around the edges, or are sensitive either internally or externally, your tooth enamel is likely eroding. This may occur due to several factors—poor dental care and too many acidic foods and drinks are the primary culprits. Acid reflux disease and bulimia are also common conditions leading to internal erosion.

If your teeth are beginning to erode, here are some tips to improve the condition: 

• Cut Down On Soda & Fruit Drinks: Fruit juices and soft drinks are full of phosphoric and citric acids and sugar that are extremely damaging to your tooth’s enamel. If you consume these beverages regularly, you should cut down to improve your oral health. 
• Consult Your Dentist & Nutritionist: Your dentist can assess the severity of the erosion and help you decide how to proceed. If he decides the condition is severe, you should visit a trusted nutritionist to help determine what dietary factors may be contributing to the state of your teeth. 
• Consult Your Physician: Internal erosion may be caused by acid reflux disease, low salivary flow, bulimia, or another condition. You should visit your physician to find out if there’s an underlying medical condition responsible for your oral health. 

At Oahu Dental Care, their trusted family dentistry staff will provide you the experienced care you need for a bright, healthy smile for years to come. To schedule an appointment with the dentist, call (808) 456-5005 today. For more information about their general and cosmetic dentistry services, including teeth whitening, root canals, and more, visit their website.