Can Severe Acid Reflux Erode the Enamel on the Back of Your Teeth?
1. Introduction Yes, severe acid reflux can aggressively erode the protective enamel on the back of the teeth, a condition clinically termed intrinsic dental erosion. When gastric acid flows backward up the esophagus and pools in the oral cavity during sleep, it creates a highly acidic environment that rapidly dissolves the hydroxyapatite crystals composing the … Read more