The Australian Dental Association (ADA) published a new study in the Dental Health Week, on Monday, revealing some statistics regarding the spread of tooth erosion among children discussing its signs, and how to minimize the damage, if not to eliminate it.

The study included data of more than 700 children who were in the age group of 6 to 15 years. The results showed that 68% of the participants suffer from tooth erosion.  The study showed that part of the damage is unfixable, as the tooth never retains its original strength. Erosion takes place when a layer of the tooth is gone, leading to the tooth becoming extra sensitive and extra weak. Erosion is mainly caused by wine, fruit juice, carbonated drinks or sports drinks, due to the presence of minerals and acids in these products.

Neil Hewson, the President of the ADA advised the consumers to use straws while drinking such beverages and not to take long time savoring it, in order to lessen the contact of the liquid with the tooth. President Hewson also advised to have a sip of water after these drinks to clean the tooth from any acid stains.