Acid Drinking can make teeth more sensitive to temperatures and also makes your teeth more prone to decay. This article discusses some of the ways to approach protecting yourself from the possibility of getting acid erosion of your teeth and those of your family.
1. Be aware of the causes.
- Regular and prolonged consumption of wine, fruit juices, soft/pop drinks and vinegar-based salad dressings.
- Frequent grazing through the day on veggies and fruit
- Imbalanced eating patterns, for example, not eating something that counterbalances the acidity of fruit, such as nuts, at the time of eating the fruit
- Snack foods – many of them are acidic.
2. Cut down on acidic beverages.
Reduce or eliminate your consumption of soda pops and soft drinks, fruit juices and wine. Large amounts of these beverages are not healthy for you for many reasons, so not only your teeth will benefit from reduced consumption, but also your nutrition status and your body's overall health. So-called "sports drinks" in particular contain large amounts of citric acid.
3. Avoid grazing through the day.
If you enjoy nibbling on food all day long, you may be endangering your teeth. The best solution is to ensure that the foods that you consume are either low in acidity or are combined with foods able to counteract the acidity and reduce your need for the acidic food.
4. Avoid brushing your teeth for one hour after consuming acidic food and drink.
While this may seem counter-intuitive, acidic foods and drink soften the tooth enamel and leave it prone to damage from brushing. Wait an hour before brushing. It is also very important not to over brush your teeth any time; too much brushing is abrasive and wears down your teeth.
5. Use a straw.
Reduce the contact of juice and soda drinks with your teeth by drinking through a straw. This is only a minor help, so don't rely on it as a major solution! The best approach is to reduce your overall consumption of fruit juice and soda drinks.
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