{"id":296,"date":"2019-07-26T12:42:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T12:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/?p=296"},"modified":"2019-07-26T12:42:08","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T12:42:08","slug":"the-irreversible-toll-energy-and-sports-drinks-have-on-your-teeth-as-told-by-your-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/the-irreversible-toll-energy-and-sports-drinks-have-on-your-teeth-as-told-by-your-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Irreversible Toll Energy and Sports Drinks Have on Your Teeth as Told By Your Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Energy\nand sports drinks are often advertised as healthy and great ways to stay\nhydrated and keep up with your busy day-to-day life, but what they don\u2019t tell\nyou on the package is how it will impact your teeth. Typically, you consider\nthe amount of sugar in a beverage before how acidic it is, but certain drinks\nwith excessive amounts of citric acid are harming your mouth more than you may\nthink. Read on to learn what recent research says about excessive consumption\nof sports drinks and your oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can Acidic Drinks Permanently Damage Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today, it\u2019s difficult to keep up with the hustle and bustle\nof life without a boost of caffeine or energy, which is why young adults and\nteens frequently turn to sports and energy drinks to fuel their day. So, why do\nthese products have such high levels of citric acid? It helps preserve their\nflavor and extend shelf life. Research has also shown that about 30 to 50\npercent of adolescents frequently drink energy drinks as well, which can cause\nthem big problems in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study conducted by a research group at the University of\nAdelaide in Australia showed that when you consume a beverage that has high\nlevels of acidity, it can begin to erode your enamel within the first 30\nseconds of coming into contact with your mouth. These findings are significant\nbecause even if you brush your teeth afterward, the permanent damage has\nalready been caused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Oral Health Problems can Acidic Drinks Cause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adolescents and young adults often have bruxism as well as\nundiagnosed reflux. When combined with highly acidic drinks, your enamel has\npractically no chance of protecting your teeth from long-term damage. When it\nbegins eroding, it leaves your teeth vulnerable to plaque, tartar, and harmful\noral bacteria which are all known to increase your risk of developing common\noral health problems such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n