Dental experts share the devilish drinks that will impact your mouth
The drinks you consume can have a significant impact on your oral health. According to the Oral Health Foundation, certain drinks can pose serious threats to your teeth and gums, leading to issues such as tooth decay, enamel erosion, and gum disease. Dental experts are now shedding light on these ‘devilish drinks’ that can negatively affect your smiles.
Fizzy drinks
Fizzy drinks generally contain a lot of sugar and can damage your teeth. If you drink fizzy drinks regularly, it’s not good for your teeth. Besides the high sugar content, the acidity in fizzy drinks is another problem.
Energy drinks
Energy drinks are packed with sugar, acid, and usually a lot of caffeine. According to the Oral Health Foundation, the caffeine in these drinks can make your mouth really dry. Without enough saliva, which protects the teeth, you’re more likely to have dental problems.
Cocktails
Cocktails, often made with alcohol, fruit juices, syrups, or sugary sodas, can expose your teeth to a lot of acid. This, along with the high sugar content, can lead to increased tooth sensitivity and decay. Plus, spirits can dry out your mouth, leading to bad breath.
Wine
Wine can have a detrimental effect on your mouth, both red and white. Wine’s alcoholic content can dry out your mouth and it is often highly acidic too.
Fruit juices
Fruit juice can be seen to be very healthy for your body, however it may not always be the case for your mouth. Fruit juices and smoothies often contain a lot of free sugars. Vitamins and minerals found in fruit juice can be great for your overall health but the levels of acidity and sugar can be detrimental for your teeth.
The Oral Health Foundation says that water and milk are the best tooth-friendly choices when it comes to drinks.
