Excessive Vitamin C Consumption Can Damage Your Teeth? This Is An Expert Explanation

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JAKARTA - Vitamin C is an important intake for the body, because it functions to maintain endurance, brighten the skin, to ward off free radicals. To meet their intake, you can consume foods containing high vitamin C and take supplements.

However, taking vitamin C supplements must be taken seriously by the dose. Consumption should not be excessive, because it can cause health problems, one of which is teeth.

Quoted from Verywell Health, on Monday, December 8, 2025, the shape of the soup or gummy supplement contains quite high acidity. If consumed excessively, it can make the enamel of the teeth eroded, which causes the teeth to be more sensitive and prone to cavities.

"The gear EROSION is caused by acidic solutions that come into contact with the teeth," said dentist Dr. Adam Thorne.

"Because the critical pH of enamel teeth is 5.5, any solution with lower pH value can cause erosion, especially in the long term or if consumed regularly," he added.

For most people, the daily need for vitamin C is around 75-90 mg. This amount can be met by consuming fruits and vegetables that contain high vitamin C.

Thus, consuming vitamin C through supplements is actually not always needed or provides additional benefits. Experts have also set a safe limit for consuming vitamin C in adults every day is 2 thousand milligrams.

This figure is not a target for vitamin C consumption that must be met, but a maximum limit so as not to overuse it which can cause detrimental side effects.