Managing dental erosion requires managing the lifestyle factors which put you at risk while strengthening your teeth against acid attack.
Here are a few helpful tips:

	Drink plenty of water
	Drink flavoured milk or non-acidic drinks in place of carbonated drinks, fruit drinks, cordials
	Drink quickly or with a straw (avoid sipping/swishing)
	Restrict acidic foods and drinks to main meals
	Avoid tooth-brushing for at least 30 minutes after eating or drinking acidic foods or drinks
	Brush twice daily with a fluoridated toothpaste
	Ask your dentist if you would benefit from additional fluoride treatment (e.g. fluoride rinse)
	Visit your dentist for regular check ups so that signs of erosion can be detected early
	Chew sugar free gum
	Rinse with water after acidic foods/drinks

Saliva is the body’s natural defence against tooth decay – constantly washing away acids and replenishing minerals in teeth. Give saliva time to work by limiting the number of times you eat in a day. A good general rule is to limit eating times to 5 each day – 3 meals + 2 snacks.

"Tooth friendly" snack choices such as nuts, unsalted popcorn, cheese, fruits and vegetables are to be encouraged over less healthy snacks of the sugary, sticky type, such as lollies or muesli bars. Keep healthy snack choices ready and visible to "grab on the go"

You do not need to eliminate all the foods and drinks that can have a bad effect on teeth. If tooth decay or erosion of enamel is a problem for you, even small changes that substitute some more "tooth friendly" choices each day can help.

Drinking lots of water can be a healthy, practical and money saving alternative to sugary or acidic drinks. Be aware that not all bottled water has fluoride in it. Drinking bottled water exclusively may not give you the daily fluoride protection you need.

Brushing your teeth straight after a meal