Abstract
Objective: To report a clinical case of a child patient with the presence of dental erosion associated with excessive consumption of acidic foods. Case Details: Patient, F.E.R. 11 years old, male, attended the pediatric dentistry school clinic, in an educational institution in Dentistry. During clinical examination, generalized lesions suggestive of dental erosion were observed, with the following characteristics: excessive shine, superficial smoothness, healthy enamel along the gingival margin, in addition to cuppings and translucent halo around the occlusal / incisal surface of molars and canines and lingual / palatal permanent incisors. In order to discover the etiological factors of the disease, a food diary for the child was used, a 24-hour recall. The applied questionnaire showed excessive consumption of acidic foods. Final Cosiderations: In view of the above, the proposed treatment was guidance to parents and children about dental erosion and its relationship with the diet of acidic foods and adoption of measures to prevent the progression of the disease, such as the application of fluoride varnish. of the lesions minimizes the structural damage in the dental element and favors the treatment of this oral condition.