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82% of adults present signs of tooth enamel erosion. That’s a huge percentage, isn’t it? The result: hypersensitive teeth that are more prone to cavities. We spoke with Sylvie Proux, a dental hygienist, and Sue Mah, a dietician, who shared their tips for a healthy mouth with us. Just in time for April, oral health month!<\/p>\n
What is enamel?<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s the hard, outside surface of the tooth, which protects it from cavities. That’s why it’s so important to take good care of it!<\/p>\n Here are a few tips for preventing tooth enamel erosion:<\/p>\n Eat a healthy, balanced diet that includes foods that are not\u00a0acidic.\u00a0<\/strong>Apples, apricots, bananas, figues, pears, asparagus, avocados, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplants, sweet potatoes, bread, brown rice, whole grains, lean meats, kidney beans, eggs, nuts, seeds, milk, cheese, and yogurt are all great options.<\/p>\n Pair highly acidic foods with others that are not so hard on your teeth.\u00a0<\/strong>For example, you could eat grapes with cheese, or a salad with dressing and a slice of whole grain bread.<\/p>\n Drink water when eating acidic foods.\u00a0<\/strong>This will help reduce the amount of acid in your mouth.<\/p>\n Don’t swish or keep acidic drinks in your mouth before swallowing.\u00a0<\/strong>Straws are your best ally! They’ll help avoid the liquid coming into contact with your teeth.<\/p>\n Don’t brush your teeth<\/a> right before or after eating acidic foods.\u00a0<\/strong>This could make them\u00a0even more sensitive to brushing.<\/p>\n Avoid eating acidic foods before bed.\u00a0<\/strong>The gastric reflux they might cause could affect your tooth enamel during your sleep.<\/p>\n Use a toothpaste that contains\u00a0stannous fluoride.\u00a0<\/strong>This ingredient, which is present in Crest<\/a> Pro-Health, helps prevent erosion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"