When it comes to dental health, certain health trends can cause more harm than good. Overuse of acidic substances and avoiding fluoride are just two examples.
Key takeaways:
– Never clean your teeth with cider vinegar which can attack tooth enamel.
– Choose a fluoride toothpaste if you want to protect your teeth against decay.
– Hot water with lemon drinks are acidic and damaging to tooth enamel.
– Charcoal can damage tooth enamel, and does not contain fluoride.
Talk to your dentist if you have been practicing any of these health trends.
“Fluoride is the main protective ingredient in toothpaste…”
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