Energy drinks and your teeth?


             



Energy drinks may cause dental erosion and it is a non bacterial chemical process that leads to the softening and cumulative loss of  have dental tissues. It is associated with the eating disorders, gastroesophageal reflux and a high frequency of vomiting. The main source of extrinsic acid exposure is a diet rich in acidic foods and beverages.

As energy drinks can erodes your enamel. Your teeth can become susceptible to decay and cavities. The enamel can't be regrown after its damaged, So decaying effects can be quite severe. Energy drinks are seriously bad for your teeth and contains high levels of sugar and acid.

Some energy drinks contain 55gr of sugar, the equivalent of 14 tea spoons of sugar and almost twice as much as the recommended daily allowance for free sugars. According to researchers it only takes 5 days for the enamel to start eroding after energy drink consumption. 

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN;

Energy drinks are seriously bad for your teeth and contain high levels of sugar and acid. Always drink plenty of water to dilute the acid and don’t brush your teeth straight after drinking, because it can spread the acid around your mouth. The best solution is to refrain from energy drinks all together.

If you do drink energy drinks, it’s advised to rinse your mouth out with water or chew gum. To avoid the acid spreading on teeth surfaces and causing erosion, it is advised to wait an hour to brush teeth after drinking sports and energy drinks. our Smile dental will give you best awareness regarding how to take care of your tooth. 


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