Snacking on fruit between meals is fast emerging as one of the biggest sources of tooth problems and should be avoided, dentists have warned.
Many health-conscious people are also unwittingly exposing their teeth to near-continual erosion, with foods and drinks that contain more acid than Coca-Cola. Juice and smoothie diets pose a particular risk, the experts said.
Britain has the worst rates of tooth erosion in western Europe, according to a recent study, with 54 per cent of young adults showing signs of heavy wear. This is almost twice the average across the rest of the continent and has been described by dental academics as a “major public health issue”.
Whereas tooth decay is often characterised as a disease linked to poverty and poor diet,