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With the party trick version of this (eating lemons or limes straight), I was always concerned about the acidity on my teeth. Is that not a concern here because
by gradys 6y ago
With the party trick version of this (eating lemons or limes straight), I was always concerned about the acidity on my teeth. Is that not a concern here because you just don't use as much acid?
- Dgetman 6y agoThe issue is with the food itself, not the product. No, I don't recommend eating an entire lemon everyday, but making a lemonade without sugar should be fine. If you're worried, just brush your teeth afterwards. The key is I'm not marketing this as a party trick. You already eat yogurt, coffee, fruit, chocolate without having to worry about the acid so there are no sudden differences here for your teeth. If anything, think about what removing sugar from your diet could do to your dental health.
- La1n 6y ago>If you're worried, just brush your teeth afterwards. This is a bad suggestion, teeth are a lot more vulnerable after acidic products and as far as I know brushing your teeth right after acidic foods is bad for your enamel.
- Dgetman 6y agoThanks for that feedback! Now I know :D But yes, I don't suggest people to eat lemons, but I think this product can be integrated with whatever you are already eating - Greek yogurt, fruit, coffee, etc.
- gradys 6y agoSorry, my question wasn't very clear. I guess what I meant to ask is whether this works when eating food that doesn't have as as much acid as a straight lemon. Sounds like the answer is yes. Also, tangential, but I think the advice to brush your teeth right after is not right. Not a dentist, but IIUC, after exposing your teeth to acid, the enamel is in a weakend state and then the abrasion from brushing will do more damage. Rinsing with water would be helpful. Brushing before can also be helpful since the fluoride temporarily protects the enamel.
- Dgetman 6y agoThanks for sharing this knowledge! Will definitely avoid that recommendation in the future. <3