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Maybe many people do not know that fruit juice is one of the culprits that damage tooth enamel. Although quite surprising, this is the result of research by many scientists and dentists. Let's find out the impact of fruit juice on tooth enamel through the article below.
1. Overview of teeth
Normally, the list of foods and drinks that damage tooth enamel is often named such as:
Foods containing a lot of starch: sweets, confectionery, ice cream, syrup ..... increases the risk of tooth decay. tooth . Beverages with dark colors: wine, coffee, tea, fruit juices ... easily cause teeth to turn yellow. Carbonated drinks: soft drinks, coca... contain large amounts of acid that can erode tooth enamel. In particular, fruit juice is a drink that surprises many people when it appears on the list above. In fact, fresh (or preserved) fruit juices can all be the culprits that damage tooth enamel, making teeth less strong and creating conditions for bacteria to grow.
In fruit juice, there is a huge amount of sugar and acid, so many people mistakenly believe that these nutrients are so good for the body that they can comfortably drink fresh fruit juice. However, this view will be true if you drink it in moderation.
2. How does drinking a lot of fruit juice affect tooth enamel?
In fruits (especially sour fruits) there are acids that can erode tooth enamel, causing oral diseases if taken in excess. When enamel is damaged, the protective layer of dentin weakens and becomes very sensitive. It will produce sharp pain in the teeth every time we come into contact with spicy, hot, cold or sour foods...
Dr. Yan Fang Ren - dental expert at the University of Rochester said: “Acid in water Squeeze fruit so hard that it can "wash away" tooth enamel. Therefore, you need to pay more attention to the composition of the daily diet menu.
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3. Habits that are harmful to teeth should be avoided
Usually children's teeth are immature, so they will face the impact of fruit juice more than adults. If children abuse a lot of sweets, drink carbonated drinks, and fruit juices too much, tooth enamel is easily attacked by bacteria and acids. To protect the oral health of yourself and your family, you can consider some suggestions for dental care as follows:
Should make a habit of rinsing or brushing teeth right after enjoying fruits (or fruit juice) has a sour taste. In order to protect oral health, fresh fruit juice should be included in the daily menu with a sufficient amount (1-2 cups) to add some beneficial nutrients to the body, but not too much. or should not cut this drink completely. Limit drinks that are too hot or too cold because they will directly affect the enamel layer and affect internal parts such as pulp and roots. Regularly examine and take tartar every 3-6 months to fight gingivitis and periodontitis, and at the same time, it is easy to detect dental problems and have timely treatment. Brush properly with a quality toothbrush and toothpaste. Spend at least 2 minutes/time brushing to thoroughly brush all 3 sides of your teeth. Brush vertically to clean the plaque on the teeth. Dental floss can be used to clean between teeth and remove plaque. So to have a bright white teeth, no cavities, we should limit the foods and drinks that are harmful to the teeth mentioned above, and at the same time eliminate the bad habits that are harmful to the teeth. Proper oral hygiene and care also play an important role in avoiding damage to tooth enamel.
Besides, when you notice a problem with your teeth, you need to immediately go to specialized medical facilities to be examined and have timely instructions from doctors and dentists.
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