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Friday, July 1, 2011

Sipping Your Way to Tooth Decay

Carbonated beverages are very popular. In fact, the typical American drinks 53 gallons of soda every year! It is nothing we haven't heard before: sugary beverages are bad for your teeth. In an attempt to be "healthier", many have switched to diet soda, iced tea, and sports drinks.

But the sugar in soda is only part of the problem. All these beverages contain citric and phosphoric acids which can start to decay tooth enamel. And, according to a study published in General Dentistry, energy drinks, lemonades, and iced teas are 11 times more decay producing than soft drinks because they contain flavor additives, such as malic acid, which are more aggressive at eroding the enamel! Tooth decay, fillings and lost teeth is 62% higher in people who drink three or more servings of sugary drinks per day.

We are not saying never drink these beverages. We all enjoy our favorite soft drink or a nice glass of sweet tea! But it is important to drink these beverages with a meal, all at once, and avoid sipping them throughout the day.

When sports drinks are sipped to quench thirst at a sporting event or soda (and even coffee or tea sweetened with sugar) is kept at your desk and sipped all through the workday, your teeth are bathed in the sugars and acids constantly! Saliva, your body's natural enzyme used to help cleanse your teeth, doesn't have a chance to help clean your teeth.

A good rule to follow: Everything in moderation! (And nothing beats a cold glass of water as a healthy alternative!)




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