Because there are different reasons why you may experience tooth erosion (e.g.,  swishing carbonated drinks, drinking a lot of juice or wine, eating disorders), talk to your dentist about your habits so that a plan for preventive action can be determined. Here are some general things you can do to protect your teeth:

• Reduce or eliminate drinking carbonated drinks. Instead, drink water, milk, tea, or coffee—but skip the sugar!
• Drink acidic drinks quickly and use a straw so that the liquid is pushed to the back of the mouth. Don't swish them around or hold them in your mouth for long periods.
• After consuming high-acid food or drinks, rinse with water to neutralize the acids, and wait an hour before brushing your teeth.
• Chew sugar-free gum to produce more saliva so your teeth can remineralize.
• Brush with a soft toothbrush and be sure your toothpaste contains a high amount of fluoride.