I have read suggestions that sipping through a straw can minimize the acidic attack. Not sure how much faith I would put in this claim if you’re someone prone to tooth decay.
The struggle in all of this is that I have patients who are loaded with bad habits and poor oral hygiene yet they never get cavities. Then there are those who follow all of the best guidance and they always have decay.
I think each case should be considered and take the approach that you feel is best suited. If you’ve been drinking water with lemon and have not had any cases of tooth decay, then likely your oral balance is optimal. Alternatively, if you’ve had a recent history of decay than the lemon water should be modified in some fashion to see if the shift towards remineralization can be achieved.
I like my coffee and I’ll drink 3 or 4 cups as soon as I hit the office .... Does it make sense to swish some water around your mouth after your done with your coffee or best to wait 30 minutes or so ?
This is bad news for people who like to add lemon juice to their water bottle!
Would sipping acidic beverages through a straw help to minimise their demineralising effects?
I have read suggestions that sipping through a straw can minimize the acidic attack. Not sure how much faith I would put in this claim if you’re someone prone to tooth decay.
The struggle in all of this is that I have patients who are loaded with bad habits and poor oral hygiene yet they never get cavities. Then there are those who follow all of the best guidance and they always have decay.
I think each case should be considered and take the approach that you feel is best suited. If you’ve been drinking water with lemon and have not had any cases of tooth decay, then likely your oral balance is optimal. Alternatively, if you’ve had a recent history of decay than the lemon water should be modified in some fashion to see if the shift towards remineralization can be achieved.
I appreciate your question and support!
That's a useful clarification. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
I like my coffee and I’ll drink 3 or 4 cups as soon as I hit the office .... Does it make sense to swish some water around your mouth after your done with your coffee or best to wait 30 minutes or so ?
Great to hear from you! Either swish with plain water or use the baking soda solution to enhance the neutralization.