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Healthy Teeth Start With A Straw

Hmmm..... this week tip sounds a little bit different, isn't it? Yup, you are absolutely correct! I've seen one article few days ago and it surprised me. I found it very interesting, so I decided to share it with you.

Do you know that carbonated beverages like diet colas and citrus-based drinks are a dentist's best friends? Yes, this is because they almost ensure costly visits to this health pro! The reason is because these drinks contain phosphoric acid and/or citric acid which gradually can wear away the protective enamel on a person's teeth.

But, don't worry! There is a way you can enjoy this drinks and better still have a healthy smile - sip it through a straw! Do it by placing a straw near the back of your mouth - thus keeping those damaging acids away from the teeth as you drink.

One extra tip: brushing your teeth immediately after enjoying a soft drinks is a NO, NO. Yup, you heard me right. Brushing teeth immediately after consuming soft drinks can cause even more damage to acid-weakened tooth enamel. Instead, the best way is to rinse your mouth with water after drinking a cola or similar beverage.