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Tips to Reduce Dietary Acid Erosion on Your Enamel

Citrus can help with heart health and weight loss. It can also, however, contribute to the erosion of your enamel. To offset this effect, here are 5 suggestions to help balance the acid in citrus while protecting your teeth.

5 TIPS to Reduce Citrus Acid Erosion On Your Enamel

Tips to Reduce Citrus Acid Erosion

TIP 1

If drinking OJ, take it down in one sitting vs. sips over a longer period.

TIP 2

Use a straw to limit juice exposure on your teeth.

TIP 3

Match citric foods with less acidic ones, like grapefruit slices in a salad.

TIP 4

Wait a couple of hours before eating more acidic foods.

TIP 5

Swish some water (politely!) after every meal.

5 TIPS to Reduce Citrus Acid Erosion On Your Enamel

Tips to Reduce Citrus Acid Erosion Mobile

TIP 1

If drinking OJ, take it down in one sitting vs. sips over a longer period.

TIP 2

Use a straw to limit juice exposure on your teeth.

TIP 3

Match citric foods with less acidic ones, like grapefruit slices in a salad.

TIP 4

Wait a couple of hours before eating more acidic foods.

TIP 5

Swish some water (politely!) after every meal.

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