{"id":4981,"date":"2023-06-23T19:09:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T12:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4981"},"modified":"2023-06-23T19:09:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T12:09:50","slug":"4-acidic-drinks-a-dentist-says-to-rinse-after-sipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4981","title":{"rendered":"4 Acidic Drinks a Dentist Says To Rinse After Sipping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">R<\/span>eal talk: When was the last time you investigated your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/oral-health-routine\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/oral-health-routine\/\">oral health habits<\/a>? If you\u2019re anything like me, you might be drawing a blank.<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHaving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/oral-systemic-link\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/oral-systemic-link\/\">good oral health<\/a> is imperative for our physical and psychological well-being,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drdanib.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.drdanib.com\/\">Dani Benyaminy, DDS<\/a>, a cosmetic dentist based in Los Angeles. &#8220;Nonetheless, most folks fail to realize how important oral health is until there is a major issue that forces them to rethink their routines.\u201d Such issues include but aren\u2019t limited to enamel erosion, tooth decay, gum disease, discoloration, and bad breath. Arguably, the lot of us wouldn\u2019t prefer to wait to course-correct <em>after<\/em> any of these scenarios come into play, which is why Dr. Benyaminy encourages us to be more proactive to support oral health.<\/p>\n<p>One simple tip we can enact from this day forward takes only a few seconds but can make a major difference in the long run: rinsing after drinking highly acidic beverages. Ahead, see how a quick post-sip swish can save your smile, plus which drinks have the potential to be the biggest offenders.<\/p>\n<h2>Why you should rinse your mouth after drinking acidic beverages<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Benyaminy says that overexposure to highly acidic drinks increases the risk of enamel erosion. (As a friendly reminder, enamel is the outer protective layer of your teeth.) \u201cEnamel erosion increases the risk for decay, sensitivity, staining, and in some cases increased tooth wear and\/or fracture,\u201d he explains. Again, not a single one of these scenarios is ideal to address after the fact, which is why taking greater care of our oral health via protective daily habits is crucial. \u201cThe truth is that you can have the dental health of your dreams if you are willing to do the work to make it happen,\u201d Dr. Benyaminy says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/acidic-drinks\/\" current-title=\"\u2018I\u2019m a Dentist, and I\u2019m Begging You To Rinse Your Mouth After Sipping on These 4 Highly Acidic Drinks\u2019\" current-image=\"Stocksy_txpbfdb4dceufj300_Small_4956742-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-23\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/acidic-drinks\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/acidic-drinks\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/acidic-drinks\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Enter: making it habitual to head to the sink for a quick swish-and-spit after sipping on acidic bevs. \u201cThis helps to neutralize the acid by bringing the pH levels inside your mouth up,\u201d says Dr. Benyaminy. (Another friendly reminder for those of us, myself included, who weren\u2019t the strongest students in high school chemistry: \u201cA neutral pH is considered to be seven. Anything that lowers that value is considered to be acidic,\u201d he explains.)<\/p>\n<p>Acidity aside, some of these beverages contain added sugar, which amplifies the risk of damage to your teeth. \u201cBacteria in the mouth feed off the sugar and create an acidic byproduct that further increases the risk for erosion and decay,\u201d Dr. Benyaminy shares.<\/p>\n<h2>4 highly acidic drinks that can lead to enamel erosion<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Soda with added sugar<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise that sugary sodas aren\u2019t great for your health at large\u2014and this fact extends to oral health, too. Dr. Benyaminy says that they\u2019re amongst the most highly acidic beverages around, with a pH level around 2.5 to 3.5. When consumed regularly and consistently, these carbonated drinks \u201cerode tooth enamel over time, increase the risk of cavities, and cause noticeable staining due to the combination of acids and sugars,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Fruit juices<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Benyaminy notes that store-bought fruit juices also aren\u2019t stellar for oral health, again due to their high acidity and sugar content. He calls out apple juice (with pH levels ranging from 3.0 to 4.0) and orange juice (with pH levels ranging from 3.3 to 4.2) in particular. Despite the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/is-apple-juice-good-for-you\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/is-apple-juice-good-for-you\/\">nutritional benefits<\/a> of each\u2014such as their antioxidant content and ability to count towards your daily fruit intake, if they are, in fact, 100 percent fruit juice\u2014you\u2019ll still want to be mindful of your intake. \u201cThey can contribute to tooth erosion and enamel damage if consumed regularly and in large quantities,\u201d the dentist notes.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Coffee<\/h3>\n<p>As *amazing* as coffee is (IMHO) for its taste, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-antioxidants-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-antioxidants-benefits\/\">antioxidant profile<\/a>, and of course the energetic boost it provides, it\u2019s less of an all-star in the dental department. Yes, it has the ability to stain your teeth\u2014and it\u2019s also pretty acidic depending on which brew you choose. \u201cCoffee generally has a pH of 5-5.5,\u201d says Dr. Benyaminy. However, he continues to say that cold brew tends to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/is-cold-brew-less-acidic\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/is-cold-brew-less-acidic\/\">less acidic<\/a> due to the extraction process. Whether oral health, digestive upset, or both concern you, you may want to opt for the cold stuff. You can also purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-low-acid-coffees\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-low-acid-coffees\/\">low-acid coffee<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/drinking-coffee-fast\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/drinking-coffee-fast\/\">rely on creamer<\/a>, extra water, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/baking-soda-in-coffee\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/baking-soda-in-coffee\/\">baking soda<\/a> to tamper down acidity.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Sparkling water<\/h3>\n<p>While sparkling water has many merits\u2014including but not limited its ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/is-sparkling-water-good-for-you\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/is-sparkling-water-good-for-you\/\">hydrate you as much as plain H2O will<\/a>\u2014they, too, should be followed up with a quick rinse. \u201cSparkling water is a great alternative to regular sodas. However, it is still acidic,\u201d Dr. Benyaminy explains. He also notes that those with added flavors tend to be more acidic than others.<\/p>\n<h2>Final tips<\/h2>\n<p>While you don\u2019t need to restrict these acidic drinks completely, rinsing after consuming them can protect your enamel and teeth more efficiently in the long-term. 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