Some of us enjoy lemonade as our preferred drink. And you might enjoy an ice-cold Coke or Pepsi, also. There is also a very acidic substance that some of us deal with on a daily basis: stomach acid. If you have acid reflux or anything like it, your stomach acid is probably doing a number on your teeth! In addition, acidic drinks, like soda and lemonade, can make your enamel thin or even etch it away, which exposes the live part of your teeth. If the live part is exposed, then your teeth may be sensitive to temperature and sweets. Although it may be unrealistic to stop drinking soda or sucking on lemons entirely, controlling you diet and what you drink and eat is important to keeping your mouth healthy. There are things you can do if you suspect that your drinks are too acidic. You can rinse your mouth out with water after drinking. Also, you can chew sugarless gum or suck on sugarless candy to stimulate your saliva. Saliva is your natural protector because it can buffer the acids in your mouth to a degree. If you have questions about erosion, ask your dentist.
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