Vinegar is it bad for your teeth
I have been trying to lose weight and eat less fattening foods. That is going well for me. However, my friend stated that I should not eat my salad with vinegar. I do not use dressing and I like just vinegar. She says that it will mess up my teeth since I eat to many salads now. I am not sure about this since I seem to recall someone else saying something like that too. I am doing very well with my weight and I am feeling better about myself. I do not want to start having teeth problems now. What do you think? Any advise please.
Vinegar is it bad for your teeth,
Friday, Oct. 2nd 2009 2:10 PM at 2:10 pm
In my opinion:
There is nothing wrong with having vinegar on your salad.
I think your girlfriend is just jellos of you right now. You are losing weight and feeling good about yourself.
As long as you are brushing your teeth twice a day like you should be doing, you should be fine. Do not worry about the small amount of vinegar, just continue eating what you feel is best for you and maintain good brushing and flossing habits.
Friday, Oct. 2nd 2009 2:22 PM at 2:22 pm
Vinegar would act like an acid eating away the enamel on your teeth. That being said, vinegar could only really eat the enamel on your teeth if it is some how left there for long period of time.
Having vinegar on your salad, should not hurt you. I am guessing you do brush you teeth twice a day. But if you are worried you can do two things. One do not use vinegar or two brush as soon as you can when you do use vinegar.
Friday, Oct. 2nd 2009 2:43 PM at 2:43 pm
Any foods with acid can wear down your tooth enamel. Foods such as citrus (oranges, lemons and grape fruit) tomatoes, and some juices to name a few. Can vinegar wear down your enamel causing you to be at risk for tooth decay? I guess if given enough time.
However, you do not need to stop enjoying your salad with vinegar. Just like you do not have to give up oranges. Try some moderation when having the vinegar. Maybe use a little less.
If this still bothers you brush your teeth after eating. See your dentist if you have any wear on your enamel the dentist can advise you of that fact.