Dentists have warned of a “healthy drink” that is usually consumed by those who follow a healthy diet, which could damage the teeth while continuing to do so.
They argue that citrus water of any kind (orange, grapefruit, lemon, or lemon juice) can erode tooth enamel.
Experts from Australia explained that “erosion is the loss of tooth enamel, which is commonly caused by an acid attack. When the enamel is eroded, this causes the detection of the primary dentin – which is more yellow than the enamel color – and this may cause the experience of tooth sensitivity.”
And they continued, explaining: “Acidic foods and drinks can cause enamel erosion, which causes an annoying problem, and this allows the yellow tooth dentin below the enamel to be more visible.”According to “Watts Family Dental” in Overland Park, in the US state of Kansas, weak enamel is one of the main causes of tooth sensitivity, and it can put you at greater risk for cavities and other dental damage. The acid content of lemon juice is higher than many drinks that we often associate with spoilage. Teeth, including soft drinks, wine, coffee and tea.
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To avoid dental problems caused by drinking citrus fruits, doctors recommend brushing the teeth before drinking lemon water, using fresh lemon juice instead of concentrated commercial juices, drinking through a straw and rinsing the mouth with plain water after drinking.
As for the step of brushing the teeth, it should be done after at least 30 minutes after drinking or consuming an acidic drink or food to prevent accidentally cleaning the tooth enamel.