07/30/2026
Protect Your Enamel from Acid
Soft drinks, sour candy and other acidic foods and beverages can gradually wear away tooth enamel. The American Dental Association offers a few simple ways to reduce that risk:
💧 Rinse with water after acidic foods or drinks⏱️ Wait about an hour before brushing🥤 Limit acidic beverages and avoid holding them in your mouth🧀 Enjoy calcium-rich foods that can help neutralize acids
Read more from the ADA:
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/dietary-acids-and-your-teeth
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Learn how foods and beverages can create dietary acids that cause erosion of tooth enamel.