[Unhealthy weight loss. Erosion by apple cider vinegar].
Level 4 - case-series / case-control
Single clinical case report
PubMed 23373303 · doi:10.5177/ntvt.2012.12.12192
What was done
Clinical evaluation and case investigation of a 15-year-old Moroccan girl presenting with erosive tooth wear. The investigation included dietary and medical history taking, an assessment of potential risk factors, and analysis of erosion patterns.
What was found
The abstract reports no quantitative measurements. The dental erosion was attributed to the daily consumption of a glass of apple cider vinegar used for weight loss.
Why it matters
It documents a potential risk of severe dental erosion associated with habitual, unbuffered apple cider vinegar consumption for weight control.
Limits
Single case report (n = 1) without quantitative measurements, exposure duration details, or a control group, precluding causal certainty or risk quantification.
Cited by
- context Rinsing the mouth with cider vinegar causes dreadful, aggressive gum recession.