Tips for Acid Wear in Children

Acid wear can affect all ages and cannot be reversed – protection is the best policy. In order to help limit children’s exposure to acid wear, follow some of the tips below:

Wait before you brush

• Avoid brushing right after eating, when the enamel is soft. It is best to brush teeth 30 minutes to an hour after exposure to acidic food and drink. Try to follow acidic meals with a glass of water or milk to help neutralize the acid.

Avoid swishing acidic drinks

• Encourage children to swallow acidic drinks immediately rather than swishing them around their mouths. It is also beneficial to drink an acidic beverage in one sitting, rather than sipping it throughout the day.

Encourage swallowing

• Instead of sucking on acidic snacks like sour candies, or even healthy ones such as orange wedges, encourage children to swallow food once they have finished properly chewing.

Regular dental visits

• Take children for regular dental check-ups and follow your dentist's advice.

Brush with ProNamel for Children

• Brush twice a day, every day with a toothpaste like ProNamel for Children to help re-harden and remineralize softened tooth enamel and help protect young teeth from future acid attack.