{"id":12127,"date":"2022-09-22T11:39:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T18:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=12127"},"modified":"2022-09-22T11:39:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T18:39:29","slug":"great-tips-on-how-acidic-foods-affect-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/great-tips-on-how-acidic-foods-affect-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Tips On How Acidic Foods Affect Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fruits are a favorite of many people.&nbsp;Fruits are delicious and sweet. They also provide high levels of vitamin A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acidic fruits and other food can cause tooth enamel loss and tooth sensitivity.&nbsp;You can still enjoy the health benefits from healthy foods by being aware about acidic effects on teeth and taking care to your dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Acidity?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>pH ranges from 0 to 14<\/strong>.&nbsp;This scale is used to measure the acidity or basicity of any substance (also called &#8220;basicity&#8221;).&nbsp;You can measure the pH balance in food, liquids, and saliva.&nbsp;Acidic substances have a pH lower than 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your saliva should stay within the neutral pH range of between 6.5 and 7.5.&nbsp;This range is perfect for protecting your enamel against acid erosion and tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which Foods Are Generally the Most Acidic?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-acid foods can cause discoloration, sensitivity, and decay.&nbsp;High-acid foods should be eaten in moderation.&nbsp;These are the top high acid foods and drinks that you need to be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Citrus fruits: grapefruits, grapefruits, grapefruits, and lemons<\/li><li>Apples, grapes, peaches, pomegranates, blueberries, pineapples<\/li><li>Fruit juices,&nbsp;<strong>sodas<\/strong>&nbsp;(both regular and diet)<\/li><li>Tomatoes, tomato juice<\/li><li>Jams and jelly<\/li><li>Vinegar<\/li><li>Sauerkraut<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Eat and drink foods that don&#8217;t cause erosion, such as these nonacidic food&nbsp;<strong>and these non-acidic beverages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Beans: Soy, black, kidney, and lima<\/li><li>Broccoli, peas, peppers, and corn.<\/li><li>Fishes such as crab, shrimp, and salmon are all good options.<\/li><li>Cheese<\/li><li>Bread<\/li><li>Tofu<\/li><li>Green tea<\/li><li>Rice, potatoes and yams<\/li><li>Honeydew melons, cantaloupes and watermelon<\/li><li>Papayas, bananas, and ripe mangoes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Dental Erosion?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth enamel can become as hard as possible due to acidity from many foods and beverages.&nbsp;This can cause tooth decay and weakness.&nbsp;Although saliva does not contain calcium, it can strengthen enamel.&nbsp;Remineralization is not possible if the surrounding environment is too acidic.&nbsp;This can lead to tooth decay and even erosion.&nbsp;There are several signs and symptoms that tooth erosion can cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sensitivity &#8212; You can feel sensitivity&nbsp;<strong>when your teeth come into contact with hot or cold foods, sweets that have strong flavors, or cold air<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Coloration &#8212; Your enamel may become thinner, which can cause your teeth to appear yellower.&nbsp;This exposes the dentin underneath.<\/li><li>Round teeth &#8212; Teeth may appear to have softer edges or smaller dents.<\/li><li>Transparency &#8212; The front teeth of your incisors, also known as the incisors, may appear more transparent than they actually are.<\/li><li>Cracks &#8212; Common cracks are small faults or sharp edges.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preventing Enamel Erosion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to stop eating acidic food in order to prevent tooth erosion.&nbsp;These are some ways to keep your teeth healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Avoid citrus fruits, limes and other acidic fruits.&nbsp;These fruits can be used for a long period of time against your teeth to soften their enamel.<\/li><li><strong>Use a straw<\/strong>&nbsp;when drinking fruit juices.&nbsp;The straw prevents juice from coming in direct contact with your teeth.<\/li><li>After eating fruits, rinse your mouth with water to allow your enamel to heal.&nbsp;Before brushing, wait at least 30 minutes.<\/li><li>Fluoride toothpaste can help keep your enamel strong.<\/li><li>Eat cheese after your fruit.&nbsp;Cheese can increase pH levels and saliva production.&nbsp;It neutralizes acids.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To get enough vitamin C, it is important to eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables.&nbsp;Your dentist will talk with you about how to maintain a healthy smile and enamel condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fruits are a favorite of many people.&nbsp;Fruits are delicious and sweet. 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