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Sugary drinks are often said to be harmful to the teeth, while acidic drinks or acidic foods will also cause some harm to the user's teeth. Therefore, it is necessary to better understand the properties as well as the reasons why acidic water has a bad effect on oral health.
1. Acidic Beverages
Acidic drinks are very popular and used by many people, however, it can be harmful to teeth if consumed on a regular basis. The acidity of these drinks is often determined by the amount of acid they contain, from citrus or some other type of additive. The pH of drinking water represents this level of acidity, however, how much pH will harm the teeth is a question. If the pH is below 7, it will be considered acidic, or it must be below this level to be able to confirm that the type of drinking water is harmful to the teeth are issues that need to be considered when choosing an acidic water. acid.
Enamel is the outermost layer that covers the teeth, helping the teeth to resist the agents that the teeth come into contact with. Acidic drinks can erode this enamel layer, which in turn, weakens tooth enamel and causes tooth decay in the long run. Therefore, it is necessary to take good care of your teeth every day because the destruction and erosion of teeth when occurring will last forever. Tooth enamel is not a living cell and cannot be regenerated naturally like other types of cells in the body, typically skin cells. If you don't take care of your enamel properly, you will experience a number of conditions such as toothache, teeth that are sensitive to heat/cold/air/..., tooth discoloration, increased risk of tooth decay, pressure - caries or broken teeth. teeth in severe cases. At this time, teeth need to be cared for intensively with techniques such as fillings, root canals, tooth extractions,...
There are many types of acidic water available today and they can all affect the health of your teeth. teeth, even healthy drinks used daily like fruit juices can affect teeth. So, to determine acidic water, it is necessary to rely on the table of ingredients, additives as well as the formula that makes up that drink. In particular, it should be kept in mind that even sugar-free drinks are still considered acidic drinks. Carbonate increases the acidity of a drink, so drinks that can be bubbly due to carbonate are harmful to your teeth in the long run. The following are a few common acidic drinks that we should limit such as coffee, hot or cold tea, carbonated drinks, alcoholic beverages, especially alcohol, juices especially those with high acidity. high in orange or tangerine content, sports drinks, sodas and soft drinks including sugar-free soft drinks.
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2. How to protect teeth against acidic drinks?
One advice given when using acidic drinks is to use them in moderation to protect a healthy and beautiful teeth. Although enamel cannot be restored, saliva in the oral cavity can maintain the protective outermost layer of teeth. Letting saliva do the job of digesting food and stimulating more saliva production may be the best ways to combat tooth decay.
Every type of acidic water can cause tooth erosion over time. The more acidic the substance, the more it will destroy teeth. With this in mind, completely cutting out acidic drinks from your diet is the only way to avoid damaging your teeth. However, there are also some ways to reduce the damage of acidic drinks even when we are consuming them:
Use in moderation: Only use acidic drinks on certain occasions. Special occasion is a way to limit the amount of acid from those drinks into the body. Gargle with water: Tap or bottled water can wash away any remaining acid in your mouth from drinking acidic drinks. Consider rinsing your mouth with water after drinking acidic beverages to limit how harmful they are. Use a straw: Straws can help acidic drinks go down the throat, however, they cannot completely prevent tooth erosion. Do not brush your teeth immediately after drinking: It is necessary to wait a little while after drinking acidic drinks before brushing so that during this time saliva can strengthen tooth enamel. Drink milk: Milk is considered a food that can create a protective film for tooth enamel, preventing tooth decay. Chew sugar-free gum: This method can also help stimulate saliva production to protect tooth enamel. Good oral hygiene: It is recommended to brush your teeth twice a day, for 2 minutes each time to prevent tooth decay and dental plaque. Besides, should also floss to clean between teeth once a day. See a dentist in cases where you feel unsafe for your oral health.
3. Conclusion
There is no single method that can completely prevent tooth erosion caused by acidic drinks. Therefore, building a healthy habit of not consuming acidic water or acidic foods is the best way for oral health.
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