Wine and Your Teeth

Wine drinkers beware. The nectar of the grape can damage your teeth. According to researchers, the acid in wine can erode your tooth enamel. Even more so, if the wine is a high acid style like Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling! What to do? They say that the night before a wine tasting you should apply remineralising agents like calcium, phosphate and fluoride to coat and protect your teeth. After tasting, don’t immediately brush them, as they are more likely to be softer. Using a brush when teeth are soft not only rubs the remnants of wine further into the enamel, but also makes them more vulnerable to damage. Simply rinse with water and later on use your finger with some toothpaste on it to clean them.