Objectives-To obtain affiliation between oral hygiene habits and tooth wear lesions among adult population in Bhopal City of Central India. Present cross-sectional study is an investigation to ascertain presence of abrasion with respect to plausible contributory dynamics in the population and to suggest the appropriateremedy to prevent this avertable, self-inflicted injury of teeth. Materials and Methods-The study population consisted of a random selection of 598 subjects, 291 males the 307 females above 18 years of age from the Bhopal city of Central India. Assessment form comprises of questionnaire and general information on oral hygiene practices, dietary habits and medical history. Abrasion was assessed using diagnostic criteria recommended by Smith and Knight (modified). Chi-square test was used to test associations between categorical variables at 5% level of significance. Regression analysis attempted to define for risk factors causing abrasion Results-Exploration of this cross sectional study amid aggregate of 598 residences (291 males and 307 females) shows high prevalence of abrasion 68.6%. The common risk influences associated with this avertable and self-inflicted injury of tooth, abrasion; resulted by the reprehensible brushing method and common use of indigenous material for the maintenance of oral hygiene. Conclusion-Shows significant liaisons with the presence of abrasions in relation to age, material used and mode of brushing. Indigenous and course material causes high amount of enamel wear and with the advancement in age abrasion tend to increase. Prevalence of abrasion does not show any sex predilection.