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Sensitivity and pain in incisors teeth.
I have been consuming lemonade from past few months twice daily. From past few months I am experiencing sensitivity in my incisors teeth while chewing up the meal.
Feeling of pain and sensitivity enhances after citric acid from the lemonade gets in contact with the structure of the teeth. I believe that's because of the acidic nature of the lemon. There is some erosion of the outer and inner enamel of the tooth externally and
internally. I brush my teeth once in a day. Is it advisable to use sensitive or medicated toothpaste available in the market. What about the mouth wash and salt water gargles.
Shall I stop consuming lemonade or is there any way by which I can consume it without getting any damage to the enamel of my teeth. In the case of removal or damage of the teeth because of acidic fluid can it be reversed or cured. How can know the status of my teeth without visiting the clinic or undergoing x-ray. Please suggest me a home remedy to get it cured and protect my teeth forever.
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You need not decrease the consumption of the citrus foods, but modify it.
1. Use straw to drink lemonade instead of directly from glass.
2. Dilute lemonade with water to maximum levels
3. Don't brush immediately after lemonade consumption. Instead, brush with an antisensitivity paste BEFORE consumption. Apply the paste for 5 minutes, leave it as it is for 5 minutes, then brush gently for another 5 minutes. Do this twice daily.
Discontinue antisensitivity paste when your sensitivity becomes normal.
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A photo of your affected tooth would be helpful for a better diagnosis.
Avoid having citrus food for some time now or make your consumption less.
Use vantage toothpaste for brushing.
Use warm salt and water for gargle thrice daily.
Next Steps
visit your nearby dentist and get it clinically checked. get an x-ray done too.
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Brush teeth with tooth paste and followed by rinse your mouth well immediately after consumption of citrus food in any form.
If any acidic burp you are getting, any FM of acidity, do take antacid Topsid 20,in empty stomach/before food once a day.
Food consumption every 2-3 hours interval.
Frequent water consumption.
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By the explaination that is given by you, its teeth that your teeth had been eroded due to excessive citrus food consumption.
It would be helpful for me if could get some pictures of the teeth.
Next Steps
avoid using too much of citrus food.
Health Tips
you can use RA thermoseal toothpaste or Sensodyne rapid relief for your sensitivity.
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