It is also recommended to seek professional dental advice in order to possibly restore the damaged tissues.

'Dental erosion,' according to Bassiouny, 'is a demineralisation process that affects hard dental tissues (such as enamel and dentin).'

This process causes tooth structure to wear away due to the effects that acid has on teeth, which eventually leads to their breakdown. It can be triggered by consumption of carbonated beverages or citric juices with a low potential of hydrogen (pH), which measures the acidity of a substance.

Excessive consumption of the acidic beverages over a prolonged period of time may pose a risk factor for dental health, said a Temple University release.

The study appeared in the May / June issue of General Dentistry.