Many people eat fruit daily for their health. In fact, fruits are rich in fiber and vitamins, which help relieve fatigue and boost immunity. However, fruits high in sugar and acidity can damage teeth, so caution is needed.

◇Highly acidic fruits cause tooth damage

Fruits contain a lot of sugar, and if you do not brush your teeth properly, the risk of cavities increases. In fact, Dr. David Bartlett's research team at King's College London Dental Institute studied over 1,000 adults aged 18 to 30 to examine the effects of easily accessible beverages, alcohol, and fruits on teeth in daily life. As a result, it was found that the risk of dentin damage when eating apples was 3.7 times higher than when drinking carbonated drinks or alcohol. Dentin is the tissue surrounding the blood vessels and nerves of the teeth.

The researchers hypothesized that because apples are high in sweetness and require long chewing, they stay in the mouth longer, and the acidic substances in apples may damage teeth. For similar reasons, citrus fruits with strong acidic components such as oranges and lemons, as well as pickled vegetables, are also not good for dental health. Dried fruits should also be approached with caution, as drying increases sugar content and makes them sticky, which can adhere more easily to teeth.

Brushing your teeth before eating fruit helps.

It is good to brush your teeth before eating high-sugar and high-acid fruits for dental health.

The ingredients in toothpaste protect the enamel layer of the teeth, preventing decay caused by the acids in fruits. After eating fruits, rinse your mouth with water and brush your teeth 30 minutes later.

When brushing your teeth, it is important to use dental floss and interdental brushes to thoroughly remove fruit residues remaining between your teeth. Additionally, eating a piece of milk and cheese together is also effective.

Milk and cheese are rich in calcium and neutralize the acidity of fruits.

Meanwhile, elderly individuals with significant tooth wear should be more cautious when consuming fruits. This is because people with damaged enamel, which acts as a protective armor for teeth, face an increased risk of erosion of the exposed dentin when consuming fruits high in sugar and acidity.

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Tooth damage from sugary drinks

I've heard it many times.

Fruits with many mountains

This is also a tooth injury.

It's good to eat after brushing your teeth.

I'm doing that in the morning.

The fruit flavor doesn't taste quite right after brushing my teeth, haha.