Tea with lemon invigorates, warms, energizes or, conversely, helps to relax. In addition, it activates digestion, lowers the acidity of the stomach, strengthens blood vessels, reduces pressure, and improves immunity. It is also believed to promote weight loss. However, this tasty and healthy drink can be dangerous for the teeth due to its high acidity.
Dentists emphasize that lemon juice is especially harmful in combination with hot water: the high temperature of the water enhances the adverse effect of acid on tooth enamel and thereby contributes to its accelerated destruction.
True, you don’t need to give up your favorite drink at all. Hot tea with lemon is harmful only with frequent use. If you drink it from time to time, and then rinse your mouth with warm water, then undesirable consequences can be avoided.
Important reminder: after drinking lemon tea, wait an hour before brushing your teeth – acid softens tooth enamel, and you risk damaging it with a brush.