Dental erosion resulting from chewable vitamin C tablets.
A patient had severe dental erosion that was attributed primarily to the daily chewing of vitamin C tablets for three years. Tests were done to demonstrate the acidity of vitamin C tablets and the demineralization of enamel by a solution made with a tablet. The causes for dental erosion and the varying patterns of erosion are reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D013607:Tablets; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000139:chemically induced*
D013607:Tablets; D001205:Ascorbic Acid