Dental erosion and aspirin headache powders: a clinical report.
The causes of tooth erosion are varied, but all are associated with a chemical attack on the teeth and resulting loss of tooth structure. Etiologic factors related to erosion cited in the literature include bulimia, eating acidic foods, soft drink consumption, acid reflux, and swimming, among others. This clinical report suggests that chronic use of headache powders can also be a factor leading to tooth erosion.
McCracken
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. mikemc@uab.edu
O'Neal
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D000286:Administration, Sublingual; D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003442:Crowns; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006261:Headache / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D011208:Powders; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014716:Vertical Dimension
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D011208:Powders; D001241:Aspirin