The Relationship Between Dentine Hypersensitivity, Dietary Acid Intake And Erosive tooth wear.

Conclusion Contact time between the tooth and the acid may be a more important risk factor for DH compared to frequency of dietary acid intake or frequency of toothbrushing. Other possible aetiological factors should be considered. Clinicaltrials.gov number NCT02449434 Clinical Significance Increased contact time with dietary acids and sipping swishing or holding drinks in the mouth prior to swallowing should be addressed as an aetiological factor in DH. Toothpaste abrasivity and toothbrush filament stiffness may play a greater role in DH compared to frequency of toothbrushing.

Source: Journal of Dentistry - October 10, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research