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Sports Drinks and Your Teeth

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

The Battle of Sports Drinks and Soda against Your Teeth

Drinking Sports Drinks, Energy Drinks and Soda have become a part of our life styles, that is at least according to how they are portrayed in the media. We have to face the fact that Gatorade, Red Bull, Vitamin Water, Coke, Pepsi, Mountain Dew and many other ‘beverages’ are part of the fabric of our societies. Prominent athletes and entertainers tell us what is best for us to drink to enhance athletic performance or quench our thirst. But while we might ‘grow wings” with consumption of these various drinks they could be causing significant damage to our teeth. Why? The sugar contained with the drinks when the come into contact with the bacteria in our mouths produces acids. It is that acid which attacks the enamel on our teeth. Were you aware that in the average can of soda that there is approximately 11 teaspoons of sugar! Oh and did I mention that soda also has carbonic, citric and phosphoric acid! Even diet sodas can have those acids in them as well. Soft drinks? I’m not so sure just how soft they are! Beware of the potential damage you could be exposing to your teeth. Whenever possible brush your teeth after consuming these sugary liquids and drink more water; it's better for you anyways! If you have not had a complete dental examination recently please call us at 561-394-9000 to schedule that appointment to be sure your are not adversely affecting your teeth.

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.