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I take a liquid iodine supplement, is iodine an acid and should i wait 30 mins after taking it before brushing teeth to avoid erosion?
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No: Really in the USA food has enough iodine and supplement are not recommended
Answered 1/10/2020
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No: Iodine is not an acid. You do not have to wait 30 minutes after ingesting to allow enamel remineralization. If your Physician prescribed iodine supplement take as directed. However in the UK there is enough iodine in normal diet to make supplements unnecessary. Don't take unless directed by physician.
Answered 1/10/2020
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