On the other hand, when it comes to your oral health, juicing has both upsides and downsides. While juicing is generally healthy for your mouth, it has also a direct effect on your dental health, especially on your teeth.
Juicing and Your Teeth
Fresh juices are acidic in nature. Acid is known to damage teeth and gums.
That’s why dental professionals recommend limiting the consumption of acidic
foods and beverages such as sodas, energy drinks and fruit juices.
Unlike commercial fruit juices that are more acidic and have high sugar content, fresh juices contain less acid content and are a far better option than concentrated juices. As long as the fresh juice you consume contains more green leafy vegetables and fewer fruits, the acid content should be low enough to avoid causing any damage to your teeth.
Adding more green vegetables to your healthy juice drink is highly beneficial to your teeth because of the amazing amount of vitamins and minerals they contain. Green leafy vegetables also help prevent dental damage so make sure that they make up the bulk of your juice.
How To Protect Your Teeth from Damage Caused by Juicing
- Avoid brushing your teeth right after drinking an acidic juice – brushing directly after you consume a juice only furthers tooth damage due to acid. To avoid the damage, drink a glass of fresh water and rinse your mouth with it.
- Use a straw – avoid the direct contact of the juice with your teeth by using a straw. This keeps the juice from spending more time in your mouth and around your teeth.
- Consider the ingredients – juices that have more fruits that vegetables can possibly result in more tooth damage due to the fruit’s high sugar and acid content. Lessen the damage by balancing the two ingredients or slightly adding more greens.
- Try oil pulling – oil pulling is a holistic way of removing plaque and gum disease. Those who have tried this treatment have seen incredible results on their next dental appointment. Oil pulling involves a tablespoon of coconut oil, which you should swish in your mouth for around 15 to 20 minutes.
Exceptional Dental Care for Damage-free Teeth at Alex Bratic Dental Care
At Alex Bratic Dental care, we take extra steps to help improve your dental care and oral health at home. With our comprehensive oral health education, you will learn more than just how to properly take care of your teeth and gums at home. Your Beenleigh dentist will also guide you with your diet and lifestyle to help strengthen your prevention program in oral health care.
Alex Bratic Dental Care is conveniently located in City Road at Beenleigh. We are close to transport and our onsite parking is free and very easy to access.
Contact us on (07) 3287 2627 or simply book your appointment online.
