Are Your Teeth Geting A Sporting Change?

Sporting Change

No matter which drink you believe is healthier, Sports drinks contain a citric acid that may cause detriment to your teeth. According to recent studies in which teeth were placed in sports drinks to soak for a few minutes compared to teeth getting soaked in soda all day, the teeth exposed to sports drinks had partially dissolved enamel layers. This means the teeth were weakened and softened due to the bone like tissue being exposed. This effect is called " "erosive tooth wear". The odd part about this exposure to sports drinks is that once exposed, brushing teeth immediately after drinking does not help because of the softened teeth are more vulnerable to the strength of the toothpaste.

What to do?

To prevent tooth erosion, we recommend that you drink sports drinks in moderation and a routine of periodic professional exams. Our practice wants to ensure the health and longtivelty of your teeth and help you enjoy your smile every day. If you drink sports drinks on a regular basis, ask us about using an acid neutralizing, re-mineralizing tooth paste, which is great for the rebuilding of the soft enamel.

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