title: The role of drinks in tooth surface loss.
abstract: This paper outlines the current knowledge about the interaction between various groups of drinks and tooth surface loss. It begins by examining how the erosive effects of drinks are assessed in the laboratory and clinically. It then surveys the current erosive effects of various groups of drinks, including carbonated drinks, mineral waters, alcopops, ciders, beers, wine and fruit teas.
authors.affiliation: Adult Dental Health Dept, Dental School, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Rees
mesh_terms: D001628:Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019343:Citric Acid / Q000009:adverse effects; D005638:Fruit / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D019343:Citric Acid