EFFECTS OF DIET ON DENTAL EROSION

Dental erosion defined as a bacteria free chemical event that progressive and irreversible loss of dental hard tissues. encountering of dental erosion is increasing through change in lifestyle and dietary habits. erosion can cause sensitivity of teeth, chewing problem, loss of vertical dimension, poor esthetic, expose of pulp chamber, and dental abscesses. the characteristics of foods and beverages and individual habits play important role in dental erosion. erosive capacity of beverage depends on various factors such as acidity, ph, phosphate and fluoride content, type of acid, buffering and titration capacity, temperature. reduced contact time between acidic food/beverages and tooth surface may minimize the erosive effect. the goal of this review is to investigate the relationship between diet and dental erosion in children.