The #1 Worst Drink That Dissolves Your Teeth
Dr. Eric Berg DC・9 minutes read
Enamel, the hardest substance in the body, can be dissolved by acidic substances, with pH levels below 7 considered acidic. Acidic drinks like lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, carbonated water, coffee, and beer can harm teeth by leading to enamel demineralization, particularly in children, as saliva buffers acids in the mouth to protect teeth.
Insights
- Enamel, the hardest substance in the body, can be dissolved by acidic substances, such as lemon juice and apple cider vinegar due to their low pH levels.
- Saliva, with its buffering capacity and mineral content, helps counteract acids in the mouth, highlighting its role in protecting enamel from demineralization caused by sugary and acidic drinks.
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Recent questions
What is the pH range for acidic substances?
1 to 6.9
How does saliva help protect teeth?
Buffers acids with minerals and enzymes
What is the hardest substance in the body?
Enamel
How do bacteria in the mouth affect teeth?
Feed on sugars, produce acids, demineralize enamel
What is the pH of saliva?
6.7
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Acidic Drinks Harm Teeth, Enamel Vulnerable
- Enamel is the hardest substance in the body, harder than bone, and can be dissolved by acidic substances.
- The pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 7 being neutral, below 7 being acidic, and above 7 being alkaline.
- Lemon juice has a pH of 2-3, while apple cider vinegar falls between 2-3 as well, both acidic.
- Carbonated water, coffee, tea, and beer are also acidic, with pH levels ranging from 4 to 5.5.
- Saliva plays a crucial role in buffering acids in the mouth, with an average pH of 6.7, containing minerals and enzymes.
- Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars, producing acids that can lead to enamel demineralization, making acidic and sugary drinks harmful to teeth, especially for children.
