My child’s teeth are corroded even though he never drinks carbonated drinks?

Many parents know that carbonated drinks can corrode teeth

So some parents thought of using fruit juice instead of carbonated drinks.

But won’t fruit juice damage children’s teeth?

The answer may surprise you? !

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Pediatric dentists say that when juice is squeezed, it releases more sugar and fruit acid, which softens the tooth enamel. Over time, this protective layer will fall off, and the bacteria in the mouth will ferment and produce acid when they encounter high sugar content, accelerating the demineralization and dissolution of the tooth enamel. Therefore, the acid erosion of teeth by juice is no less than that of carbonated drinks.

It is worth noting that although citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and nutritious, they can also erode the enamel on the surface of teeth due to their excessive acidity.

An experimental study showed that compared with the degree of tooth erosion caused by many fruit juices on the market, it was found that lemon and grapefruit juices were the most harmful to teeth. Therefore, it is recommended to rinse your mouth and brush your teeth in time after eating citrus fruits or various juices.

Will brushing your teeth immediately after drinking juice prevent tooth decay?

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It is understood that the acid erosion of children's teeth caused by drinking juice is often concentrated on the front teeth, especially the upper front teeth, where the enamel is the thinnest. In addition to juice, carbonated drinks, lactic acid drinks, yogurt and acidic fruits such as plums and grapes are also corrosive to teeth.

Is it safe to brush your teeth right after drinking juice? Not really! After drinking juice, yogurt and other foods, many tiny pores will form on the tooth enamel, and the hardness will decrease. Brushing your teeth right away will cause secondary damage to it. The correct way is to rinse your mouth with clean water and brush your teeth half an hour later.

Which foods often threaten children's dental health?

1. Various soft drinks

Many carbonated drinks are sugar-free, but they are still rich in carbonic acid and phosphoric acid, which are the culprits for damaging tooth enamel. Functional drinks are usually acidic and can also damage teeth.

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2. Candy

The stickier the candy is, the more damage it does to your teeth. Candies like toffee and nougat will stick to the surface of your teeth. At this point, bacteria on the surface of your teeth will thrive on these sugars, breaking them down into acidic substances that further erode the enamel on the surface of your teeth.

Hard candies like lollipops continue to provide nutrients to the bacteria in the mouth during the chewing time, which can also cause acidic substances to erode the teeth.

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3. Pickles & Kimchi

It is well known that eating too much pickled vegetables is bad for the body, but people often overlook the damage it can cause to teeth. In the process of making pickled vegetables, acid (mostly vinegar) is indispensable. Vinegar can give pickled vegetables a sour and salty taste, but it is also the culprit that damages tooth enamel.

4. Cookies

When eating biscuits, they easily turn into sticky residue in the mouth, adhering to the molars and various tooth gaps. The rich carbohydrates in the biscuits are quickly converted into sugar in the mouth, continuously providing nutrients to harmful bacteria.

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5. Coffee, tea, wine

Children may drink less coffee and tea. In life, if you don't wash the cups immediately after drinking coffee and tea, there will be obvious coffee and tea stains left on the cups. In fact, this is equivalent to the situation of your teeth every time you drink these beverages.

Red wine can actually cause tooth pigmentation, which in turn damages tooth enamel. Would colorless white wine replace red wine without damaging teeth? In fact, white wine is also acidic and can also damage teeth.

There are indeed "traps" that can damage teeth everywhere in life. How can we prevent or reverse tooth damage? We recommend that you and your children maintain healthy eating habits and adhere to correct dental care methods.

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Source: Dongguan Jianli Dental Hospital