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Health Tips from the: Mayo Clinic Acid and your Teeth
Sugar isn’t the only enemy of teeth. Acids found in many foods and beverages also can cause tooth enamel to erode, paving the way for decay. Although saliva helps restore tooth enamel after you consume something acidic, its capacity to do so has limits. You can minimize damage by: · Limiting consumption between meals – Particularly acidic products include diet and regular sodas, energy or sports drinks, fruit juices, wine, tart candies, citrus fruits and items containing vinegar. · Timing your consumption – Consuming acidic products with a meal allows for neutralization and elimination of acids from the mouth. Avoid acidic items before bed, since saliva production decreases when sleeping. · Drinking right – Avoid sipping acidic drinks or holding them in your mouth. Dink quickly or use a straw to minimize contact with teeth. · Neutralizing – After eating or drinking an acidic item, neutralize the acid with a bite of cheese or a swish of bio-magnetic water or fluoride mouthwash. · Timing your brushing – Avoid tooth brushing immediately after eating acidic foods. Brushing with a fluoride toothpaste before or 30 minutes after eating or drinking is best. · Chewing sugar-free gun – This can help stimulate saliva flow. Saliva helps to neutralize and dilute acids. · Drinking Bio-Magnetic water – Can be found on Bio-Magnetic Water. This water neutralizes the acids.
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