enamel, that you will want to cut out other drinks and foods that do the same. I have enjoyed lemons for years as well, and have not taken any extra steps to stop the loss of tooth enamel and am fine. @Nightwind- Thankfully I don't drink coffee for various dependency issues that many Americans have with them even though they do contain some health benefits when consumed moderately. And I thankfully don't remember when the last time I drank soda was for obvious reasons. I'm not a health nut, but if I'm aware of their harmful affects I try to stay away from taking them. You sound so balanced ~ Kudos ~ I try to do the same. I am not aware of any health benefits with coffee, but when I first learned of sodas having a direct bearing on destroying the kidneys, I chose not to drink them either. I have a coffee once in a while, but my lemon water is my mainstay and I love it. I drink it throughout the day and enjoy the continuing benefits ~ I have worked in the Dental business for over 21 yrs. It will make your teeth sensitive. Drinking through a straw is a good idea but unless you are drinking it all day long and sipping on it, it wont hurt your teeth. I am not a big water drinker and the lemon makes it a lot easier to drink. I do drink it warm I just leave my