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Will consuming lemon frequently corrode my teeth?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have eaten lemons all my life and now have no enamel on my front two teeth. It is not painful but it looks awful and feels bumpy and I am scared they will eventually corrode.
Answered by Dr. Vijeta Singh

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Dr. Vijeta Singh is a Dental Surgeon with six years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and internship at Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, where she spent a year in all major dental hospital departments treating heavy patient footfall. Currently, she is practicing in a private clinic and a few NGOs.

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Hi,

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Please quit your habit of eating lemon to prevent further erosion of enamel in other teeth. Rinse your mouth after taking an acidic beverage. Get x-rays of 11, 12, 21, 22 (if upper jaw teeth are involved) or 31, 32, 41, 42 (if lower jaw front teeth are involved). Treatment for eroded teeth will be composite veneer or RCT followed with capping.

The Probable causes

Habit of taking citrus food.

Investigations to be done

IOPAR of 11, 12, 21, 22 (if upper jaw tooth involved) or 31, 32, 41, 42 (if lower jaw front tooth involved).

Differential diagnosis

Abrasion, chemical erosion.

Probable diagnosis

Erosion.

Treatment plan

Treatment for an eroded tooth will be composite veneer or RCT followed with capping.

Preventive measures

After taking an acidic beverage, please rinse your mouth.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At May 9, 2019
Reviewed At November 22, 2023

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vijeta Singh is a Dental Surgeon with six years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and internship at Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, where she spent a year in all major dental hospital departments treating heavy patient footfall. Currently, she is practicing in a private clinic and a few NGOs.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vijeta Singh is a Dental Surgeon with six years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and internship at Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, where she spent a year in all major dental hospital departments treating heavy patient footfall. Currently, she is practicing in a private clinic and a few NGOs.

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