Many dental professionals are aware of acid wear – but new research conducted for Pronamel throws light on just how often this condition is seen in practice.

In a survey of 200 dental professionals, completed in January 2013, 83.5% said that they saw acid wear amongst their patients on a weekly basis, and 86% felt that the condition was on the increase. Eighty-nine percent of dentists agreed that acid wear posed a significant threat to patients' oral health.

Patients are also aware of the problem: nearly 60% of dentists reported that an increasing number of patients were expressing concerns to them about acid wear. It's worth bearing in mind that patients are more and more likely to ask you for information on the condition – you can refresh your own knowledge at gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk.

Patients at risk of the effects of acid wear should be given dietary advice and educated on habits to avoid, like holding acidic drinks in the mouth for long periods. They can also be recommended a toothpaste, like Pronamel, specifically designed to protect against the effects of acid wear.

Pronamel toothpaste is proven to re-harden acid-softened enamel and build protection against future acid challenges. The unique low-abrasion, pH-neutral formula is optimised to deliver maximum fluoride to a patient's enamel.

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