Acidic foods always have the potential to compromise your dental enamel and invite decay upon your teeth. Unfortunately, even foods that may be a highly beneficial part of your diet, like citrus fruits, have this potential. Lemons can be particularly problematic; according to a study, lemon juice does more damage than any other citrus fruit. When you add the high levels of sugar that are generally paired with lemonade and similar lemon-related favorites, and you’ve got a very potent tooth-rotter.
With this in mind, consider following your lemonade by rinsing out with a mouthful of water. Don’t brush your teeth right away, as your enamel needs about twenty minutes to remineralize. If you stay vigilant, and get regular cleanings at our Federal Way dentistry clinic, and you’ll be able to stave off tooth decay without having to give up the nutritional benefits and great taste of citrus.