Is it ok to rinse your mouth with water + lemon??

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#1 Post by **MsViola** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:30 pm

Since I got braces I have MADE myself drink water. I usually put lemon slices in it to make it easier to drink. Is it harmful to my teeth to constantly "swish" it around in my mouth while eating? I am worried that the acid from the lemon may be harmful to my teeth.

#2 Post by **MsViola** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:21 pm

Am I the only one who squeezes lemon in their water

Website · #3 Post by **alexa** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:25 pm

Nah, I think you're just the only person who worries about what it does to their teeth. j/k

I'd offer you an answer...but I don't have one. I drink diet coke, coffee and just about do everything in the world that is bad for your teeth, so I'm probably a bad person to ask...

I will say though, that when you eat, you're probably eating other acidic foods...it's probably not going to do much more harm than any other acidic food you consume. I mean, you probably brush your teeth and floss frequently like most of us, so I doubt it's any more harmful than anything else.

#4 Post by **IdRatherBeRiding** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 5:48 am

Water with lemon is the only thing I drink and I drink it constantly throughout the day. I have a 52 oz cup (my co-workers refer to it as "the bucket") that I've been drinking water with lemon from for more than 8 years. I haven't had a cavity in more than that long.

I drink the water with my retainer in and I have no problems at all. I'd say if you're really worried, talk to your ortho or dentist, otherwise enjoy your water.

#5 Post by **MsViola** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:05 am

IdRatherBeRiding - Thanks for the reply. I am not doing well with drinking plain water.

Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:52 am

I don't like to drink plain water either. I actually use so much lemon (because I drink from my big cup) that I use the Lemon concentrate ("RealLemon" or whatever). I've never had a problem. Not with the braces and not with my retainer.

#7 Post by **ladylikeruby** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:06 am

I squeeze a little lemon and throw a slice into a nice refreshing glass of soda water. It has to be better then Coke or coffee for sure.