Every time i drink soda, which is every day, i try to drink it in less than an hour. I also rinse my mouth out vigorously with water, chew sugarless gum and after about an hour, i brush my teeth. i know it's not a good idea to brush right after drinking soda, 'cause the enamal on your teeth is softer and brushing, even gently, can actually do more harm than good. but what about flossing after drinking soda? i use the white glossy floss, 'cause i've had quite a bit of work done on my teeth. but i've really stepped up on brushing anf flossing properly and have only had a couple of minor problems in the last 2+ years. i'm sorry for the rambling, but i was just curious about the flossing thing... thanks!
2007-01-21 19:11:39 · 6 answers · asked by Shauna Kasey 4 in Health ➔ Dental
i'm pretty much always eating whenever i drink soda. even if it's just some chocolate... is there anything better than Pepsi and chocolate!? NO, there's not! hehe... : )
2007-01-21 20:12:17 · update #1
SHAUNA,
THE PHOSPORIC ACID IN COLA (SODA) IS ACTUALLY VERY DAMAGING TO THE TEETH. THE ENAMEL IS VERY HARD AND BRUSHING WILL NOT HURT IT AFTER DRINKING SODA.
THE FLOSSING IS PRIMARILY FOR YOUR GUMS, NOT YOUR TEETH.
RINSING WITH PLAIN WATER AFTER WILL DO MORE GOOD THAN BRUSHING.
CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT 9/10 ADULT AMERICANS NEVER FLOSS AT ALL, YOU ARE DOING GREAT!
2007-01-21 19:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Brushing or flossing after soda do not make any sense. You are right, taking carbonated drinks or any other substance on the acidic side of pH scale can do harm to our teeth. But most of the harm is done at the time of drinking (soda) and our salivary glands rapidly neutralize the after effect. Doing anything after is unlikely to help.
( This is my opinion based on common sense)
2007-01-21 19:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flossing is to get food stuck inbetween your teeth. Soda is not a food, so it does nothing. Rinsing your mouth out is a good idea!!
2007-01-21 19:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by holtindyfan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never knew that about brushing after drinking a soda.Thanks for the info.
2007-01-21 19:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
dosen,t help; you need to drink 2 times of water you drink pop, or use smokers toothpaste to remove the stains or the stipe.
2007-01-21 19:17:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a interdental tooth brush.
2007-01-21 19:17:03 · answer #6 · answered by Iamman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋