BC Living
Recipe: B.C. Beef and Potatoes
You’ve Gotta Try This in February 2025
Recipe: How to Make Pie Crust from Scratch
Attention, Runners: Here are 19 Road Races Happening in B.C. in Spring 2025
Nature’s Pharmacy: 8 Herbal Boutiques in BC
How Barre Enhances Your Flexibility
Inviting the Steller’s Jay to Your Garden
6 Budget-friendly Holiday Decor Pieces
Dream Home: $8 Million for a Modern Surprise
Local Getaway: Hideaway at a Mystical Earth House in Kootenay
9 BC Wellness Hotels to Relax and Recharge in This Year
Local Getaway: Enjoy Waterfront Views at a Ucluelet Beach House
B.C. Adventures: Things to Do in February
5 Beautiful and Educational Nature and Wildlife Tours in BC
7 Beauty and Wellness Influencers to Follow in BC
11 Gifts for Galentine’s Day from B.C. Companies
14 Cute Valentine’s Day Gifts to Give in 2025
8 Gifts to Give for Lunar New Year 2025
Foods like pineapple and orange juice can harm your teeth if consumed in excess
Don’t brush your teeth for an hour after consuming acidic foods
All of these beverages contain a lot of acid, which over time can lead to a progressive loss of tooth enamel, especially along the biting edge of teeth – a condition called acid erosion.
When you drink or eat anything with a high acid content (e.g., lemonade or fresh pineapple), it has the effect of temporarily softening the tooth enamel. That’s why it’s important not to brush your teeth immediately after consuming an acidic food. Your saliva will help neutralize the acid. It also helps to rinse your mouth with water. However, wait an hour before brushing and always use a soft toothbrush.
Instead of trying to eliminate acidic foods from your diet, simply limit their consumption. To minimize your chances of developing acid erosion on your teeth, select drinks that are low in acid content whenever possible, such as water and herbal tea.
When drinking acidic beverages, use a straw to protect your teeth from exposure and try not to drink them between meals. Finally, make sure you use fluoride toothpaste to keep teeth strong.
Originally published in Wellness Matters, Canada Wide Media’s quarterly newsletter on health and wellness.