The Effects of Sugary Soda and Sweets on Your Teeth
The Effects of Sugary Soda and Sweets on Your Teeth
By The Wave Agency
It is no secret that sugary food and drink has an effect on oral hygiene. This is particularly true for those who do not take care of their dental hygiene as thoroughly as dentists would recommend. Sugary beverages such as sweetened coffee, soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks all have a huge impact on the health of your teeth. It is important to be informed as to what these beverages can do to your teeth in order to help you make the best oral health decisions possible.
These sugary beverages also promote disease, weight gain, and insulin resistance, all of which can also lead to poor oral hygiene. If you regularly drink sugary drinks and feel they may be having an effect on your teeth, it is important to consider your dental options and schedule an appointment.
Sugary beverages are acidic, and allow for cavities to run rampant. Various disease-causing bacteria can also be formed within the mouths of those who consume sugary drinks, leading to infections and diseases of many different kinds.
The acidic nature of teeth also leads to tooth decay, and in severe instances can lead to procedures such as root canals and others being necessary. Tooth replacement and more cannot be out of the question either, as if your teeth reach a level where they are rotting to such an extent and sugary drink consumption does not slow down, more serve procedures may be necessary.
Because sugary drinks can cause your enamel to be weaker, it is suggested not to brush your teeth right after the consumption of these drinks. Young adults who consume large amounts of these sugary, acidic drinks, especially sports and energy drinks, are at the greatest risks of cavities which can cause permanent damage to teeth.
Any dentist will recommend avoiding, or at least limit, these beverages and other sweets. For this reason, it’s best to avoid or limit sugary, acidic beverages as much as possible.
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