Bartonville Porcelain Veneers – Worst Drinks to Consume For Your Teeth

FLOWER MOUND AND BARTONVILLE, TEXAS – It is no secret that soda is one of the worst drinks to consume if you care about your teeth at all.

While some people believe diet soda is better because it contains less sugar, it actually isn’t much better for your teeth because it still contains acid, said Dr. Jonathan Golab, a Flower Mound and Bartonville porcelain veneers provider.

The problem with soda is the effect it has on your teeth,” said Dr. Golab who offers gum decay treatment at his office.

The three ingredients needed for tooth decay to develop is oral bacteria, which is naturally present in the mouth, sugar, which comes from food and drinks that contain carbohydrates and acid, which comes from soft drinks, he said.

What happens when these ingredients combine can be devastating to your oral health, said Dr. Golab. First, the calcium in your teeth’s enamel is sucked out, which can cause cavities and lead to tooth decay. You can then either stop the decay process by rinsing with water or you can keep sipping and suffer the consequences.

Below is a list of the worst drink choices available that can harm your teeth:

• Soda – It’s a combination of acid and sugar, with the average 12 ounce can containing 10 teaspoons of sugar. Choosing clear soda has only one perk; it won’t stain your teeth. Other than that, it’s just as harmful as dark and diet soda.
• Sports Drinks – Successful marketing campaigns have really built these drinks up to be good for you because it’s not a soda and it doesn’t have caffeine, said the porcelain veneers professional. Sports drinks have been found to lead to erosive tooth wear because they contain organic acids that break down the calcium in your tooth’s enamel.
• Energy drinks – While they may give you the extra boost you need to get your day started, they are more erosive to your enamel than sports drinks and colas.
• Lemonade –This drink combines one of the most acidic fruits with loads of sugar. A slice of lemon in your drink is fine because there is no sugar involved, but when it comes to lemonade, just say no.
• Coffee/Tea – Continued consumption of these drinks has been shown to stain your teeth with dark patches that are difficult to remove.
• Wine – One of the most acidic alcoholic beverages for your teeth is wine and since it is usually sipped throughout the night, it can stain teeth and leave high acid levels in your mouth.

Giving up soda or your beloved energy drink can be difficult for people, the dental work provider said. Here are a few tips on how you can safely enjoy these beverages in moderation:

• Drink through a straw to avoid direct contact with teeth.
• Wait 20 to 30 minutes after consuming a highly acidic drink to brush your teeth, as your enamel is very soft and you could accelerate its wear by brushing.
• Sip all day and get decay. It takes 20 to 30 minutes for your mouth to recover from an acidic drink, so you are resetting the clock every time you take a sip. It’s better to drink it all at once rather than sip it throughout the day.
• Always remember to rinse your mouth out with water after consuming an erosive beverage.

While the drinks we have highlighted in this article are very bad for your teeth, if you must drink them, please take these precautions to protect your teeth,” said Dr. Golab. “Try to only drink one per day to avoid the need for future dental work.

© 2012 Master Google and Dr. Jonathan Golab. Authorization to post is granted, with the stipulation that Dr. Jonathan Golab and Master Google, a company that offers SEO for blogs, are credited as sole source. Linking to other sites from this press release is strictly prohibited, with the exception of herein imbedded links.