Comments on: Nine Drinks that Can Dissolve Your Teeth

By: James

James — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:49:43 +0000

what about some bottled waters? - heard that Aquafina purified water had a very low PH level - is that true?

By: mb fusco rdh

mb fusco rdh — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:12:34 +0000

The preservatives in bottled or canned iced tea contribute to the acidity

By: mb fusco rdh

mb fusco rdh — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:09:16 +0000

I would like to pass along this very good information. Could you provide sources?

By: margie

margie — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:56:58 +0000

another word for neutralize is?

By: margie

margie — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:48:04 +0000

so acidic drinks with a higher ph level distroy your tooth faster or the one with a lower ph level?
at what level is a higher ph level?

By: namerequired

namerequired — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:43:30 +0000

I would take issue with the article criticizing vegan products for having less alkaline foods due to lack of dairy.

If I drink water instead of milk I'm actually improving the alkaline profile of my diet since milk is slightly acidic.

I think the important factor here is calcium intake and the general teeth based dietary features such as food and beverages that are not relevant to vegan or flesh diets.

By: namerequired

namerequired — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:41:03 +0000

There is no answer for "exactly". However, you can use a mouthwash of water or some other product if you want immediate care, or just floss.

Teeth are to chew and begin digestion but clearly food that lingers in our mouth is harmful to our teeth. So, keep food out of your mouth. It seems brushing might contribute to that harm so if anything this puts even more emphasis on flossing and mouthwash and non-brushing methods of clearing food from your mouth.

Also smoking is probably even more hazardous since it dehydrates your mouth thus preventing saliva from doing any repair.

By: namerequired

namerequired — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:13:39 +0000

If you put ice into tea, then you're better off than buying an "Iced Tea" product. That is the difference to be respected.

Essentially, don't buy bottled beverages, just drink water.

By: namerequired

namerequired — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:10:59 +0000

You got the drinks, now you just need the teeth. Also remember to use one in water for Experimental Control. Good luck!

By: Jodi

Jodi — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:39:56 +0000

Ari - I might sound dumb, but why does the "iced" counterpart of iced tea, add acid? Isn't Iced tea just refridgerated? How does that add acid?

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:46:22 +0000

Hi. Maybe I missed it, but exactly how long should one leave between drinking or eating acidic fluids/foods and brushing teeth please? Many thanks your kind help.

By: margie

margie — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:54:25 +0000

hi, so my dauther is doing a science project, she is trying to see which liquid will desolve a tooth faster. we got sunny d., windex, and sprite. how can i measure the result. thanks