"Oranges or grapefruits, just basically any citrus ... can cause that pH in your mouth to decrease, which makes it acidic," Gastelum said. That can result in demineralization of the tooth or destruction of the enamel.
"I pretty much try to tell my patients anything that's acidic or sticky, you want to kind of stay away from because they're very harmful for your teeth," Capehart said. This includes toffees, caramels, gummy worms and anything similar.
"Believe it or not, lots of people eat ice ... they'll just get a cup of ice and just start eating it," Capehart. For those people, the risk of damage to the teeth is high.
"Sodas can be super acidic. They can be at acidity levels close ..."
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