If you enjoy a squeeze of lemon in your mineral water, beware that regular consumption of lemon juice may erode your teeth. This is because the acid in lemon juice interacts with the tooth enamel to slowly eat away at the tooth surface. And if you think that brushing your teeth after every meal is the answer, think again. Depending on what you’ve just had to eat or drink, you may be doing more harm than good. Acidic foods such as lemons soften the tooth enamel, which can then be damaged by the bristles of your
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toothbrush. So brushing straight after having that lemonade isn’t a good idea. Instead, dentists recommend reducing acidity by rinsing your mouth with tap water, or by chewing sugar-free gum or a piece of hard cheese to stimulate saliva production. If you still feel the need to brush, wait for at least 30 minutes. Alternatively, you may drink your lemony concoction through a straw to bypass your teeth altogether. Other acidic foods to look out for include other citrus fruits, soft drinks, wine and vinegar. Sources: The World’s Healthiest Foods; ABC Health and Wellbeing
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