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Apple Cider Vinegar Eroding Teeth?

Posted By Cat (Papamoa, New Zealand) on 04/01/2012

Last year I was consuming about 3 cups of ACV per day but have now cut it down it one or two cups per week. Some time ago I noticed two my bottom teeth were eroded somewhat where they go into the gum and wondered if this could be normal with age (I'm 47). However, last night, I had an ACV before I went to bed, then brushed my teeth as per usual and noticed there was another area that perhaps I hadn't noticed before that was also eroded - but only slightly. Do you think this is caused by the acid in the vinegar? Is there any way of being able to regrow this enamel? I OP about 4 days a week with VCO.

Replied by Hoppimike (Canterbury, Kent, England) on 04/02/2012

I'm fairly sure it can yeah, as do remember it's very acidic. It's highly recommended to dilute it heavily before consuming it. As for remineralizing teeth... I honestly don't know but I have heard it's possible.

https://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/tooth_enamel.html

Might be worth a look!

ACV is good stuff in my opinion... but you do need to take care with it.

Replied by Cat (Papamoa, New Zealand) on 04/03/2012

Hoppimike, thanks for the smidgen of hope I had from reading your response lol... I only ever used about a tbsp of ACV in a large cup of hot water so I would think that was diluted enough but gee, I had no idea it would take only a year to erode this much. And I certainly didn't have 3 cups EVERY day, many days I did but it wasn't consistent. I looked for a remedy on EC but couldn't find what I needed and now I have thanks to your link!!

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