1 Don't rush to brush: Waiting for 30 to 60 minutes after sipping on a soda gives teeth time to re-mineralize after the acid softens the surface enamel. Intuitively, you might think that brushing right away is the best thing to do, but it isn't, it will remove softened surface enamel.
2 Use a straw: If your child has a taste for juice that they just can't shake, serve beverages with a straw. Drinking through a straw will minimize contact between acidic beverages and tooth surfaces thereby reducing dissolution of the enamel.
- Cash in on calcium: Calcium is added to many beverages to up their nutritional ante, and research has shown that the presence of calcium not only may reduce the erosive potential of soft drinks, but it may also increase remineralization.
- Explore natural alternatives: While children are young and impressionable maintain milk and water as their main fluids, keeping them away from acidic drinks and beverages.
- Only brush twice a day: Over brushing can lead to other problems such as receding gums and the wearing down of enamel. Brush efficiently twice a day with fluoride toothpaste!
- Don't eat before bed: it takes saliva about an hour to neutralize acids in your mouth, but saliva flow dramatically decreases when you sleep.
We are always around at Park Meadows if you need us - evenings and Saturdays too. We offer complimentary consults if you ever want to pop by and speak with any of dentists about questions or comments you might have.
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