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ACV and Tooth Enamel
Posted by Halfy (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) on 02/07/2012
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Do not brush teeth after anything acidic!
It's correct that the acids weaken the enamel. Brushing immediately after will eventually brush away the tooth enamel. Not brushing right away lets the enamel strengthen again. You can rinse with baking soda and water before brushing your teeth, wait at least half an hour before brushing, or just use the apple cider vinegar after brushing your teeth.
The same goes after drinking cola, orange juice, or anything else acidic.
ACV and Tooth Enamel
Posted by Chris (Seattle, Washington) on 03/07/2008
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I have employed gel tabs to avoid unpleasant flavors with liquid or oil treatments. In the context of ACV, this could avoid dental enamel erosion. When you fill them with liquids, you want to consume them quickly because they will begin dissolving immediately. I have found vegetarian gel tabs readily available.
ACV and Tooth Enamel
Posted by Perenchenco (Chicago) on 06/15/2006
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Re: Dr. Yong's tooth enamel comment. Well intentioned, but almost certainly wrong. For one thing most of us have been eating salad dressings with vinegars for years. Also, certain natural health people have taken it for decades without losing enamel. Sugar, as honey or whatever, mixed with the ACV, may be the culprit. Also excessive brushing, according to many naturally oriented physicians (William Campbell Douglas, M.D.)
ACV and Tooth Enamel
Posted by Gs (Manila, Philippines) on 06/10/2013
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I just use a straw. That way it goes straight to my throat without the Apple Cider Vinegar lingering inside my mouth.
ACV and Tooth Enamel
Posted by Tom (Milford, NJ) on 05/27/2006
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I took acv for years and experienced problems with my dental erosion. Also, other problems possibly relating to amalgam fillings. Stopped acv and now ok. I would encourage anyone considering acv to dilute and then follow w/ sodium bicarb.
ACV and Tooth Enamel
Posted by Marco (Eindhoven, Netherlands)
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I've read that eating a little bit of cheese afterwards will lower the acid level in your mouth. A high acid level is good for the ph balance of the body but not so good for your teeth.
ACV and Tooth Enamel
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 01/21/2016
Wow MtM, thanks so much for doing this simple test that no one else thought to do!!!
Another tip is to simply rinse the mouth out afterwards.
ACV and Tooth Enamel
Posted by Terri (Prospect, OR)
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I just want to let you know that I agree with the dentist. I started drinking vinegar water 3 years ago all day long like you, and my teeth start going bad, since then I drink a glass in the morning as tea and then brush my teeth no more problems with my teeth.
