I was sick this morning and the inside surfaces of my teeth at the front have felt really weird since, it feels as though the acid in the vomit has taken a layer off them or something. I know it can erode enamel, but I wouldn't have thought it could do it being sick once. But they definitely feel really strange now against my tongue, I can't really describe it, it's almost as though my tongue is kind of squeaking against them or something.
Anyone know what's going on? Or how I can get them to feel like normal again?
2006-07-28 07:56:14 · 18 answers · asked by Jen 5 in Health ➔ Dental
stick them in a glass with some stredent,should clean them up
2006-07-28 08:09:09 · answer #1 · answered by HOOPS 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are correct, your stomach acid, which is fairly strong, has removed the surface plaque and a microscopically thin layer of enamel. That is why your teeth feel squeaky clean against your tongue. Don't worry, as soon as the plaque builds up again in a few days time they will be back to normal.
2006-07-28 08:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let any acidic liquid stay in contact with teeth for too long as it will start to damage the enamel. Sugarly liquids of course promote bacterial growth & subsequent tooth decay. Ideally rinse your mouth out with water/milk within a few hours of drinking fruit juice or fizzy drinks.
While you are asleep tooth enamel gets repaired to an extent (it re-mineralises with minerals which occur naturally in saliva apparently), but if you havn't cleaned your teeth before going to bed the time will instead be harmful to the teeth.
I think saliva is a mild alkali so it will slowly nutralise acids, but will only be effective at doing this if you're producing enough at the time & swerling it around your mouth (which is not very likely).
2006-07-28 08:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by Quasimojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea its the acid in ur stomach lining which comes up in ur vomit,
Ever noticed bulimics have the worst teeth?
Just use a really good toothpaste and brush them maybe three times a day, drink loads of water too, no fizzy drinks for a day or so
2006-07-28 08:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by laydee_t_xx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened me too. The amount of damage is probably tiny. In general, rinse with warm water. Wait a few hours, and brush with a soft toothrush, and toothpaste. Result - hopefully - that squeaky clean feeling again.
2006-07-30 06:04:48 · answer #5 · answered by Sciman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feel sorry for u bein sick but they would do because vomiting causes all the gastric secretions in ur tummy to be passed through ur mouth i would advise u to brush ur teeth and gargle ur mouth with mouthwash best of luck
2006-07-28 10:08:49 · answer #6 · answered by katie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried brushing them? I think you will find that particles have stuck to the surfaces after your bout of sickness.
They should fell fine, once they are cleaned.
Cheers!
2006-07-28 08:00:06 · answer #7 · answered by Robert C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the acid in your digestive juices that has caused the problem. You may find the same thing happens when you drink white wine.
2006-07-28 08:21:43 · answer #8 · answered by Chriatian IV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush your teeth...It is only the acid from your stomach that temporarily makes your teeth feel that way.
2006-07-28 08:00:17 · answer #9 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of coarse your teeth will feel weird when you vomit! havn't you ever heard that if you have bulimia, your teeth will rot? well its true. when people vomit, your teeth are becoming malnurished. so when i am sick and i vomit, i brush my teeth, to help the malnurishment stay to a minimum.
2006-07-28 08:01:11 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Shannon♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush your teeth and rinse your tongue....and you`ll be fine
2006-07-28 08:01:50 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋