What is acid erosion?nIt is a form of tooth wear that is caused by acid softening the surface of the tooth’s enamel.nTooth enamel is the hard surface of the tooth and it can get temporarily softened by acids that are present in certain foods such as wine , balsamic vinegar , and surprisingly many fruits.nThis acidity is neutralised by saliva and with time the enamel hardens. But this process is slow and if the acid attacks happen frequently the tooth is vulnerable to acid erosion. The thinning of the enamel can actually be made worse by the action of brushing the teeth.  nSensodyne Pronamel is a toothpaste that has been designed with the specific intention to protect teeth from the effects of acid erosion.nWhat are the signs of acid erosion?nIn the early stages of acid erosionnSensitivity to Hot and ColdnRound appearance on the surface of the toothnPale yellow appearance from the tooth thinningnAdvanced stages of acid erosionnDarker yellow appearance of teethnEdges of tooth seem more transparentnSensitivity to Hot and Cold worsensnIndentations on tooth surfacenUnfortunately you can not reverse the effects of acid erosion. If left untreated in the more advanced stages it may require treatment by a dentist and in severe cases extraction of affected teeth.nWhat can be done to prevent acid erosion?nWe are all vulnerable to the effects of acid erosion children and adults alike. So what can we do to protect ourselves?nAfter eating acidic food or drink wait as long as possible to brush your teeth.nBrushing the teeth regularly morning and night with a toothpaste like Sensodyne Pronamel will help re-harden softened tooth enamelnWhen drinking acidic drinks (wine, fuit teas) do not swish around your mouth, drink them as quickly as possible.nVisit your dentist regularlynHow does Sensodyne Pronamel protect teeth from acid erosion? nSensodyne Pronamel has been specifically formulated to help protect teeth from the effects of acid erosion. It works in a number of ways:nIt helps to re-harden enamel, making it more resistant to further acid attack nIt has low abrasivity to limit further enamel wear during the process of toothbrushing nIt is pH neutral (non-acidic) to be kind to tooth enamel nIt is specially formulated for people with sensitive teeth – which can be a sign and a symptom of acid erosion nSensodyne Pronamel is available in a 75ml packnOther products in the range are Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening, Sensodyne Pronamel for children and Sensodyne Pronamel Mouthwash. nkeywords, pro namel , sensodyne, senso dyne,nTooth enamel is the hard surface of the tooth and it can get temporarily softened by acids that are present in certain foods such as wine , balsamic vinegar , and surprisingly many fruits.nThis acidity is neutralised by saliva and with time the enamel hardens. But this process is slow and if the acid attacks happen frequently the tooth is vulnerable to acid erosion. The thinning of the enamel can actually be made worse by the action of brushing the teeth.nSensodyne Pronamel is a toothpaste that has been designed with the specific intention to protect teeth from the effects of acid erosion.nWhat are the signs of acid erosion?nIn the early stages of acid erosionnUnfortunately you can not reverse the effects of acid erosion. If left untreated in the more advanced stages it may require treatment by a dentist and in severe cases extraction of affected teeth.nWhat can be done to prevent acid erosion?nWe are all vulnerable to the effects of acid erosion children and adults alike. So what can we do to protect ourselves?nAfter eating acidic food or drink wait as long as possible to brush your teeth.nBrushing the teeth regularly morning and night with a toothpaste like Sensodyne Pronamel will help re-harden softened tooth enamelnWhen drinking acidic drinks (wine, fuit teas) do not swish around your mouth, drink them as quickly as possible.nVisit your dentist regularly nSensodyne Pronamel is available in a 75ml packnIt is specially formulated for people with sensitive teeth – which can be a sign and a symptom of acid erosionnSensitivity to Hot and ColdnRound appearance on the surface of the toothnPale yellow appearance from the tooth thinningnAdvanced stages of acid erosionnDarker yellow appearance of teethnEdges of tooth seem more transparentnSensitivity to Hot and Cold worsensnIndentations on tooth surface