The Effect of Baking Soda And Vinegar on Tooth Wear

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Alternative products used for tooth whitening teeth cause serious wear on tooth surfaces. Knowing the factors that cause tooth wear and their localizations plays an important role in reducing risk factors and treatment. In this case report, 2 patients who presented to the clinic with the complaint of tooth wear are presented. Case 1 used a mixture of vinegar and baking soda to whiten her teeth, while Case 2 used baking soda and whitening toothpaste. The wear on the tooth surface deepened in the cervical area. Both patients had horizontal tooth brushing and bruxism. Reduction of risk factors and direct composite restoration were described in the treatment. Alternative products that can be used to whiten teeth cause serious wear on teeth. Elimination of risk factors plays an important role in the treatment of these wear. The location and depth of the lesion play an important role in the treatment. Keywords: Vinegar, baking soda, tooth wear, cervical