How to Neutralize Tongue Acidity

Sometimes at school, students are encouraged to perform a litmus test on their own saliva to determine if it is acidic. But for many people, you know that you have an acid problem without having to look at litmus paper. An unpleasant sour taste in your mouth and the bad breath that accompanies it are both signs that your mouth is far too acidic. Thankfully, there are a couple of ways to neutralize that acid before it starts to destroy the enamel on your teeth.

Things You'll Need

• Cheese
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Sugar-free chewing gum

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Instructions

• 1

  After eating or drinking acidic foods, eat a piece of cheese, says Dr. Hisham Abdalla of "MindFood" magazine (See References 2).

• 2

  Limit your sugar intake, says Dr. Dan Peterson in his "Dental Tip of the Month" for October of 2008 (See References 3).

• 3

  Brush your teeth immediately after eating. According to Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine, harmful acids from foods can linger in your mouth for thirty minutes (See Resources 1).

• 4

  Chew gum after a meal if you are unable to brush your teeth. The American Dental Association asserts that chewing gum will promote the creation of new saliva, which will neutralize the acid (See Resources 2).