Are You at Risk For Acid Erosion?
Q1: How many times a day do you eat or drink something acidic, even in small quantities?
Q2: How many times a day do you eat fresh fruit, even in small quantities?
Q3: How many times a day do you drink fruit or vegetable juice, even in small quantities?
Q4: How many times a day do you drink soft or carbonated drinks, even in small quantities?
Q5: How many times a day do you drink energy or isotonic drinks, even in small quantities?
Q6: Do you regularly brush your teeth less than 1 hour after eating?
Q7: Do you swish, swirl or hold your drink in your mouth?
Moderate to High Risk
Based on your answers you could be at risk from acid erosion. The frequent consumption of acidic food and drinks weakens enamel making it easier to wear away. Today's the day to act. Protect your enamel from everyday acids because once enamel's gone, it's gone for good.
There are some very simple steps you can take, starting today:
- Make an appointment to see your dentist if you haven't been in the past 6 months.
- Don't give up the healthy food in your diet, particularly fruit, but take a fresh look at how you eat it.
- Don't swish, swirl or hold acidic drinks in your mouth for too long.
- Many drinks, especially fizzy ones, can contribute to acid erosion. Try drinking through a straw or substituting the soft drink for water or milk.
- Wait 30 minutes to brush your teeth after eating or drinking and make sure you're using a soft-bristled brush.
Learn how to prevent acid erosion
Low to Moderate Risk
Based on your answers you could be at lower risk from acid erosion but the regular consumption of acidic food and drinks can put enamel at risk. Protect your enamel from the effects of everyday acids because once enamel's gone, it's gone forever. With protection, every day is everything.
There are some very simple steps you can take, starting today.
- Make an appointment to see your dentist if you haven't been in the past 6 months.
- Don't give up the healthy food in your diet, particularly fruit, but take a fresh look at how you eat it.
- Don't swish, swirl or hold acidic drinks in your mouth for too long.
- Many drinks, especially fizzy ones, can contribute to acid erosion. Try drinking through a straw or substituting the fizzy drink for water or milk.
- Wait 30 minutes to brush your teeth after eating or drinking and make sure you're using a soft-bristled brush.
