Tooth erosion happens when acids wear away the enamel on teeth. Enamel erosion can be caused by the following:
- Excessive soft drink consumption which contain high levels of phosphoric and citric acids
- Fruit drinks
- low salivary flow or Dry mouth
- Acid reflux disease
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Genetics conditions
- Environmental factors like friction, wear and tear, stress, and corrosion