The Enamel Erosion Test: Find Out What You Know

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It’s best to know all about enamel erosion so you can prevent it, detect it and treat it when necessary. You deserve to have a strong, healthy and top-notch smile, and enamel erosion can get in the way of achieving your goals. So, our dentist, Dr. Cliff Doman, encourages you to find out what you know about enamel erosion, and maybe even learn something new, by taking the following enamel erosion test:

1. True or False: Enamel erosion occurs when acid attacks the teeth and wears down the tooth enamel, making the teeth fragile.
A. True
B. False

2. True or False: Enamel erosion cannot be prevented.
A. True
B. False

3. True or False: Fluoride does nothing but make the teeth look pretty.
A. True
B. False

4. True or False: Enamel erosion makes your teeth resistible to other dental issues.
A. True
B. False

5. True or False: Enamel erosion is treatable.
A. True
B. False
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ANSWERS

1. A
2. B
3. B (Fluoride helps you prevent enamel erosion by strengthening the teeth)
4. B (Enamel erosion promotes dental issues, like tooth decay and tooth cracks)
5. A (But only with dental restorations)

Call Doman Dental today at 801-768-0404 if you have any questions or if you would like to know more. Our dental team will be more than happy to tell you all about enamel erosion in Lehi, Utah. We look forward to hearing from and helping you!