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Dental erosion due to wine consumption
1Salivary Gland Center, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA. LM7@columbia.edu
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|February 8, 2005
Summary
Frequent wine consumption can cause significant dental erosion due to its acidity. Dentists should consider wine as a cause of tooth enamel loss and advise patients accordingly.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dietary Science
Background:
- Extrinsic dietary factors are common causes of dental erosion.
- Wine's acidity poses a risk to dental health.
- Wine consumption requires consideration in evaluating erosive dental changes.
Observation:
- A case of a 56-year-old woman with extensive erosive tooth structure loss was examined.
- Conventional causes of dental erosion were systematically ruled out.
- Detailed dietary history revealed wine consumption as the primary etiological factor.
Findings:
- The patient's extensive dental erosion was directly linked to the amount, manner, and timing of her wine intake.
- Acids in wine contribute to the demineralization of tooth enamel.
Implications:
- Dentists must recognize wine as a potential cause of dental erosion.
- Early identification of wine-induced dental erosion prevents extensive restorative procedures.
- Referral for liver assessment is recommended for patients with significant wine consumption and dental erosion due to alcohol content.