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Dental erosion and aspirin headache powders: A clinical report
Author(s) -
McCracken Michael,
O'Neal Sandra Jean
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2000.00095.x
Subject(s) - tooth erosion , erosion , dentistry , medicine , aspirin , tooth wear , orthodontics , geology , enamel paint , paleontology
The causes of tooth erosion are varied, but all are associated with a chemical attack on the teeth and resulting loss of tooth structure. Etiologic factors related to erosion cited in the literature include bulimia, eating acidic foods, soft drink consumption, acid reflux, and swimming, among others. This clinical report suggests that chronic use of headache powders can also be a factor leading to tooth erosion.