Eat and drink with acidic substances: chewed and swallowed, don't hold on

Drink acidic drinks such as fruit tea, fruit juice, filtered water with a few slices of sour fruit to create smells . beware of tooth enamel damage and tooth decay.

The research team at King's University in London found that people who were in the habit of drinking fruit juice between two meals and taking a long time in their mouths before swallowing were at risk of high acid teeth wear.

The study looked at the eating habits of 300 people with severe tooth decay published in the British Dental Journal.

According to them, fruit juices, fruit liquors, nutritious drinks, soft drinks and fruit drinks (such as filtered water with 1 slice of lemon) are all acidic and can cause tooth wear and tear. . Continuously sipping or sucking these drinks in your mouth before swallowing increases the risk of tooth erosion .

Drink sour fruit tea - watch out for tooth decay - (Photo: dishbydish).

The researchers said that the risk of tooth erosion is increasing as the number of people who eat meals missed, eating snacks between main meals tends to increase.

"If you drink these drinks for longer than 5 minutes, take drinks or fruits in your mouth (for a few minutes), these habits can harm your teeth." Dr. Saoirse O'Toole, head of research team of Nha Nha University, King University said.

She advised to balance the diet by "if you eat an apple for lunch, it is best not to eat more acidic foods after dinner. Or if you drink a glass Fruit in the evening should not drink fruit tea the next morning. "

The team found that people who drink fruit-scented water (water that has added a slice of lemon juice) or prefer to drink hot fruit tea twice a day between meals is at risk of tooth erosion from moderate to 11 times more serious than others.

The danger is halved if you drink the same drinks but are taken with meals.

According to the study, different types of drinking water are acidic but there is no sugar to erode teeth with the same level as sugary drinks . Besides, vinegar and pickled salt also lead to tooth erosion.

"Drinking acidic beverages during meals reduces the risk of tooth decay because the process of chewing food secretes saliva, is alkaline to dilute acid in food and drinks, We will recommend cooling drinks, swallow immediately, do not hold on for long and limit sweet drinks between meals ". This is the advice of Dr. Russ Ladwa, Chairman of the British Dental Association's health and science committee.

Using a straw will limit the water that has acid in direct contact with the teeth. In addition, drinking water, milk or eating cheese after eating acidic foods and drinks is a good idea.

Food, drinks with acid can make teeth "ugly" - (Photo: Getty Image).

Acidic drinks are: wine, fruit tea, fruit juice, juices, nutritious substitutes, soft drinks.

Non-acidic beverages include: water, tea, coffee, milk, carbonated water.

The process of tooth wear is the process of losing enamel due to chemicals that is not related to the bacteria that cause tooth decay.

Acid-containing foods and beverages are more wear-resistant than sweeteners and sugars (sugar combined with bacteria that cause tooth decay)

Food, lifestyle and environment in some cases may increase the risk of dental wear.

Using fluoride toothpaste or rinsing with fluoridated water and changing the diet can reduce the risk of tooth wear.