• Cut down on acidic drinks and foods. When you do have something with acid, have it at meal times to make it easier on your enamel.
  • Rinse your mouth with water right after you eat or drink acidic things.
  • Use a straw for sodas and fruit juices so they bypass the teeth.
  • Finish a meal with a glass of milk or a piece of cheese. This will cancel out acids.
  • Chew sugar-free gum. They also helps you make more saliva, which strengthens your teeth with key minerals.
  • Drink more water during the day if you have dry mouth.
  • Wait at least an hour to brush after you’ve had acidic foods or drinks.
  • Use fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash.
  • Get treatment for conditions like bulimia, alcoholism, or GERD.
Dr. Thomas K Paulose
Dr. Thomas K. Paulose is the Director Clinical Administration at Dr. Nechupadam Dental, Kochi, India. He is a specialist in oral prosthetics, Aesthetic / Cosmetic dentistry and a certified Implantologist & Implant Prosthodentist.
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