Do You Know too much of acidic foods can cause Tooth sensitivity?And best home care habbits

 to avoid it !!!! 


If You think that fruits or fruit juices, yoghurt,citric and health drinks, may seem like harmless snacks and beverages,then youmay have to rethink again seriously because researchers have proved  that improper consumption and overuse may lead to devastating and permanent damage to teeth.

It’s known as tooth erosion, the break down of tooth structure caused by the effect of acid on the teeth that leads to decay. Health drinks and fruits, which contain acids , break the tooth surfaces. These acids also damage tooth enamel over time by dissolving the mineral structure of teeth, thinning the teeth.Eventually, because of repeated exposure to acid, the tooth’s enamel will loseits shape and colour and as the damage progresses; the underlying dentin,becomes exposed causing the teeth to look yellow and sensitive.


How to Prevent it :

To prevent tooth erosion, anyone  who eats or drink anacidic food or beverage should  wait  at least 20 minutes before brushing the teethso as not to destroy the weakened enamel. We also suggests eating acidic foodsduring meal times, instead of snacking on them throughout the day,  in order to minimize the amount of time the acid is on the teeth.

It is important to also beware of habits such as lemon-sucking and swishing soda in the mouth.Doing this extends the amount of time that enamel and dentin are exposed to theacids and can increase the structural damage. But eating fruit as part of abalanced diet is good.


Early Signs and What To Do !

It’s not what you eat and drink that is important its how you consume those food is important.

Early signs of tooth erosion consist of dentin hypersensitivity. In other words, if hot or cold foods and beverages cause pain  or sensitivity this is an indication of tooth erosion. See your Dentists at earliest to minimize the damage also Dentist may also recommend daily use of an OTC fluoridated anti-hypersensitivity toothpaste with a neutral pH to help re-harden softenedtooth.