Symptoms and Knowledge of Dental Erosion Among Hong Kong Adults
Ivy Guofang Sun, Xinyu Liu, Iris Xiaoxue Yin, Jane Jing Zhang, Xuliang Deng, Chun Hung Chu · 2026
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Ivy Guofang Sun and colleagues published a 2026 survey on dental erosion among adults in Hong Kong. Erosion wears away tooth enamel through acid, from food, drink, or stomach reflux. An online questionnaire reached adults aged 25 to 45 through a public opinion research panel, and 1,452 valid responses were analyzed.
Nearly everyone reported at least one possible erosion symptom, most often yellowing teeth and sensitivity to temperature or acid. Over a third reported three or more symptoms, yet only about thirty-eight percent had consulted a dentist. Four in ten had never heard of dental erosion. Sour snacks, acid reflux, middle age, and frequent juice or fruit vinegar intake raised the odds of heavy symptoms. The authors call for public education and earlier dental checks.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Ivy Guofang Sun, Xinyu Liu, Iris Xiaoxue Yin, Jane Jing Zhang, Xuliang Deng, Chun Hung Chu |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 33 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |