‘This’ is supposedly good for your health… but is it more dangerous to your teeth than soda?

Many people make sure to eat fruit every day for their health. In fact, fruits are rich in fiber and vitamins, which help relieve fatigue and boost immunity. However, caution is advised as fruits high in sugar and acidity can damage teeth.

 

◇ High-acid fruits cause tooth damage

 

Fruits are high in sugar, so the risk of cavities increases if teeth are not brushed properly. In fact, a research team led by Dr. David Bartlett at the Dental Research Institute of King's College London investigated the effects of everyday beverages, alcohol, and fruits on teeth in approximately 1,000 adults aged 18 to 30. The results showed that the risk of dentin damage was 3.7 times higher when eating apples than when drinking carbonated beverages or alcohol. Dentin is the tissue that surrounds the blood vessels and nerves of the tooth.

 

The research team speculated that this is because apples are high in sugar and remain in the mouth for a long time due to prolonged chewing, during which time the acidic substances within the apple can damage teeth. For similar reasons, highly acidic citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons, as well as pickled vegetables, are also detrimental to dental health. Dried fruits should also be avoided. This is because drying fruit increases its sugar content and makes it stickier, causing it to adhere to teeth more easily.

◇ Brushing your teeth before eating fruit helps

 

For dental health, it is good to brush your teeth before eating fruits that are high in sugar and acidity.

 

This is because the ingredients in toothpaste protect the enamel layer of the teeth, preventing them from being corroded by the acidic components of the fruit. After eating fruit, 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 debris remaining between your teeth. Eating a piece of cheese with milk is also a good method.

 

Milk and cheese are rich in calcium, which neutralizes the acidic components of fruit.

 

Meanwhile, elderly individuals with significant tooth wear should exercise greater caution regarding fruit consumption. This is because the risk of erosion to the exposed dentin is higher in people whose enamel—the protective layer of the teeth—has been damaged, if they consume fruits high in sugar and acidity.

 

 

 

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Damage to teeth from sugary drinks

I've heard of it a lot,

 

acidic fruit

So this is tooth damage, too.

 

They say it's good to eat after brushing your teeth.

I'm doing that in the morning, but

 

The fruit taste isn't really that great after brushing your teeth, you know?