Definition: Erosion, also known as tooth erosion, is the wearing away of tooth enamel as a result of exposure to acid.
Pronunciation: E-ro-sion
Also Known As: Tooth Erosion
Glossary Definition of Dental Term - Erosion
by Tammy Davenport
for About.comUpdated: December 6, 2007
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