Drinking right: Using a straw for soda or juice helps minimize contact with the teeth. Drinking quickly -- not sipping over long periods -- also helps reduce the effects of acid on tooth enamel.
Neutralizing: After consuming acidic food or drink, eating cheese or swishing with water or a fluoride rinse helps neutralize the acid.
Timing your brushing: Brushing teeth with fluoride toothpaste 30 minutes before consuming acidic foods or drink is most beneficial. Brushing immediately afterward should be avoided.
Chewing sugar - free gum: This can help stimulate saliva flow, which neutralizes and dilutes acid.
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