Everyday Habits and Foods That May Impact Your Enamel 

Juice Cleanses ​

Fresh juices offer a variety of essential nutrients, but acidic ingredients like lemon, amla, and orange can lead to enamel ​damage. Juice cleanses, often done for gut health, can be one of the causes of tooth enamel loss. Once enamel is gone, it cannot be naturally restored — you cannot “regrow” enamel. However, using a toothpaste designed to protect and strengthen enamel.​

Tip: Drink juice with a straw to limit exposure to your teeth. ​

Alkaline Diets ​

An alkaline diet focuses on foods and beverages that are low in acid. While beneficial in some ways, certain fruits like lemon and mosambi can still be acidic in the mouth before digestion, contributing to tooth enamel erosion. ​

Tip: Balance citrus intake with dairy like dahi (curd) or milk to help neutralize acidity. ​​

Infused Waters
Refreshing fruit- or herb-infused waters like lemon-mint or tulsi-cucumber water can still be acidic enough to cause enamel damage.

Tip: Opt for low-acid fruits and flavorings such as cucumber, watermelon, or tulsi.

Hot Lemon Water in the Morning

This popular ritual may aid digestion and detoxification, but lemon juice is highly acidic and can lead to tooth enamel acid erosion over time.

Tip: Use a straw to reduce direct contact with your teeth, and wait at least 30 minutes before brushing to avoid brushing softened enamel.