{"id":5785,"date":"2026-10-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/?p=5785"},"modified":"2026-10-22T22:16:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:16:24","slug":"dental-erosion-enamel-wear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/general-dentistry\/dental-erosion-enamel-wear\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf4b Worn Teeth and Acid Erosion: Protect Your Enamel This Autumn in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With October here and autumn setting in, our eating habits in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga change. It&#8217;s common to eat more citrus fruit to boost our defences, drink hot teas and infusions, or go back to work routines fuelled by coffee. However, few patients realise that frequent contact between the mouth and acidic substances can cause irreversible wear of the teeth, known clinically as <strong>dental erosion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/\">Acosta Cubero Dental Clinic<\/a><\/strong>, located in <strong>Torre del Mar<\/strong>, we&#8217;re seeing more and more people with enamel loss caused not by bacteria or decay, but by the chemical action of acids. Today we want to explain, from a clinical point of view, what acid erosion is, how to spot its first symptoms and how conservative and cosmetic dentistry can restore protection and volume to your smile. Look after your enamel before it&#8217;s too late! \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is dental erosion and what causes it? \ud83e\udd14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dental erosion is the gradual wearing away of the outer layer of the tooth (the enamel) caused by repeated acid attacks. Unlike tooth decay, plaque bacteria play no part here, and it isn&#8217;t the mechanical friction caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/treatments\/\">bruxism or teeth clenching<\/a> either: it&#8217;s the direct chemical dissolving of the tooth&#8217;s mineral structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These acids come mainly from two sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extrinsic (diet):<\/strong> regularly drinking fizzy drinks, soft drinks, sports drinks or citrus fruit juices (orange, lemon), or consuming vinegars or acidic infusions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intrinsic (general health):<\/strong> stomach acids reaching the mouth because of gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD), frequent heartburn, hiatus hernia or eating disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warning signs in your mouth: do you have acid erosion? \u26a0\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acid wear usually works slowly and silently. Some of the most obvious clinical symptoms to watch out for are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yellowish teeth:<\/strong> as the enamel (which is white and translucent) wears away, the inner layer called dentine is exposed, and it has a much deeper yellow colour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>See-through edges or notches:<\/strong> the edges of the front teeth become thin, translucent or even brittle, and chip easily when eating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sensitivity to hot and cold:<\/strong> as the protective layer gets thinner, temperature changes reach the tooth&#8217;s nerve more quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loss of shape (fillings that \u201cstick out\u201d):<\/strong> as the natural tooth wears away around an old filling, the restoration seems to sit higher or stand proud of the surface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating and preventing dental erosion at Acosta Cubero Dental Clinic \u2699\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At our clinic in Torre del Mar we tackle dental erosion by combining active prevention with minimally invasive cosmetic solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early diagnosis and dietary advice:<\/strong> we identify the cause of the wear and show you simple protective habits, such as not brushing straight after having something acidic (to give saliva time to neutralise the pH) or using a straw for acidic drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remineralisation treatments:<\/strong> we apply high-concentration gels and varnishes in the clinic to strengthen weakened enamel in the early stages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cosmetic rebuilding with composite or veneers:<\/strong> if the tooth has already lost shape or thickness, we restore its original anatomy using bonding techniques with the latest composite resins or <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/treatments\/dental-veneers\/\">porcelain dental veneers<\/a>, protecting the tooth and restoring a natural look without having to remove healthy tissue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep your smile strong and protected here in the Axarqu\u00eda! \ud83d\ude0a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tooth enamel is one of the few structures in the body that doesn&#8217;t regenerate naturally once it&#8217;s lost. That&#8217;s why catching erosion early is vital to avoid more serious problems such as <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/general-dentistry\/ice-cream-tooth-sensitivity\/\">tooth sensitivity<\/a>, fractures or loss of the mouth&#8217;s vertical dimension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your teeth look more yellow or see-through at the edges, or you feel discomfort with hot or cold food, <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/book-your-appointment\/\">book an appointment<\/a> at <strong>Acosta Cubero Dental Clinic in <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/S3zqbvcaGEYvytW56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torre del Mar<\/a> (V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga)<\/strong>. Our dental team will check the condition of your enamel and offer you the best personalised solution. Protect the beauty and health of your smile this autumn! \u2728<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With October here and autumn setting in, our eating habits in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga change. It&#8217;s common to eat more citrus fruit to boost our defences, drink hot teas and infusions, or go back to work routines fuelled by coffee. However, few patients realise that frequent contact between the mouth and acidic substances can cause irreversible wear [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1585,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74,68,72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5785","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-dentistry","category-dental-aesthetics","category-oral-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5785","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5785"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5785\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5786,"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5785\/revisions\/5786"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5785"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5785"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5785"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}