“Citric Acid and its effect on Teeth” February 1st, 2012 Many
American childhood summers are spent going outside, engaging in
fun physical activities and enjoying the break from school’s
persistent obligations. A staple of any summer day is ice
lemonade. Something about that intoxicating mixture of squeezed
lemons, water, sugar and ice quenched our thirst on even the
most scorching of summer days. The love affair with lemonade was
made more enduring when young entrepreneurs of the neighborhood
saw an opportunity to supplement their weekly allowance by
peddling their brand of the drink. Ubiquitous stands lined the
sidewalks, offering their nectar for a nominal fee. Ice lemonade
does taste good, there’s little doubt about that. However, the
main component of lemonade, lemon, when eaten directly can pose
some problems to the welfare of your teeth. Some people may like
to suck on them. Others may like to peel and eat them. No matter
how you cut it, citric acid in excessive amounts will dissolve
tooth enamel. If e