2007-01-10 08:07:04 · 5 answers · asked by applebeecarrot123 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The basis of this story is based on the fact that lemons are acidic and it will dissolve the enamel of the teeth.
You'll have to eat awfully a lot of lemon to make any detectable difference. Don't forget, any citrus and SOFT DRINKS are just equally acidic.
You can't humanly eat enough lemon to make this a concern.
2007-01-10 08:16:01 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true. The acid in lemons can strip the natural coating off your teeth. If that happens your teeth are at risk of decaying (cavities) and it can be painful. If you eat a lemon brush your teeth immediately after. But try not to eat lemons often.
2007-01-10 11:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have heard this as well, and I am assuming that eating enough of anything really acidic could hurt your teeth. But I mean, who sits there and eats lemon after lemon after lemon?
2007-01-10 08:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by KatyScarlett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does.
It eats away at the enamel on your teeth and makes them very sensitive. But that is only if you are having pure lemon or lime. If it is mixed with water than it is not a problem.
2007-01-10 08:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by fairy_ring2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! It's very acidic!
2007-01-10 08:14:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋