DOI: 10.5937/asn41-55799 ISSN: 0352-5252

Unusual incisor tooth wear: A diagnostic sign of dietary habits

H.S. Vanishree, Anand Tegginamani

Introduction: Dentists frequently encounter cases of tooth wear, which can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as food erosion, physical attrition, and abrasion due to contact with foreign objects. Abrasion is caused by exogenous material rubbing against tooth surfaces; it is multifactorial linked to occupational or dietary habits. Aim: The aim was to present a series of eight cases of tooth wear caused by dietary habits. Conclusion: Food is the most prevalent cause of tooth wear, yet it is also the most disregarded. Seeds such as sunflower and watermelon can be beneficial to one's health, but the public needs to be educated on several other ways to eat these seeds and keep their teeth healthy.

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