Optimal tooth remineralization occurs approximately every 2 hours when saliva has time to buffer and raise pH, but frequent snacking and sipping prevents this.

“having a stretch of time of maybe two four six hours or more where you're not eating anything or ingesting anything that's acidic in terms of liquids can be very beneficial”

“at least to my mind this is an interesting opportunity to place intermittent fasting which again or even just gaps between meals not constantly snacking or sipping on acidic beverages throughout the day as an opportunity to create that healthy milu during which the teeth can remineralize and the overall oral health can improve”

“I like to see us eating more on a schedule so generally every 2 hours or so is when we'll get full optimal remineralization the issue is we are a society on the go and we're grabbing crackers and chips and granola bars and we're eating and nibbling and sipping on Frappuccinos so we never allow that remineralization to take its full effect”

“in theory if I can make one suggestion to someone out there who might be struggling with cavities I want to know not only what are you eating but how frequently are you eating it”