A trend that many models and influencers claim to have incorporated into their daily routines. The supposed benefits of drinking warm lemon water on an empty stomach include: weight maintenance, skin clearing, reduced water retention, and fighting infections. The question is whether it delivers on its promises. As far as dental health is concerned: no.
Lemon, being an acidic food, directly affects the mouth. The physiological pH of the oral cavity should be close to 7. If we consume acidic drinks, such as lemon or grapefruit juice, or carbonated beverages, the pH drops, becoming acidic. Dental tissues are very sensitive to these pH changes, and the enamel begins to soften when the pH reaches levels close to 5, causing erosion or wear of the dental structures, starting with the enamel and, in more advanced cases, the dentin.
This erosion of the enamel and dentin directly affects the stability of your teeth, making them more fragile.
But if you're still going to do it, you should take some precautions:
* We should ensure that this highly acidic pH is maintained in our oral environment for the shortest possible time.
* We shouldn't brush our teeth immediately after drinking an acidic beverage to avoid damaging the enamel. It's advisable to neutralize the acid with a drink or mouthwash that limits its presence in the mouth.
Prevention is better than cure; there are many alternatives for taking care of ourselves that won't ruin our teeth.
