Vanishree H. S.,
Anand S 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.

 Key words: abrasion, attrition, edible seeds, sunflower seeds, tooth wear, watermelon seeds

Address of correspondence:
Anand S Tegginamani No 9, Jalan Teknologi,
Kota Damansara PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
E-mail: anandsiddappa@segi.edu.my

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