{"id":166,"date":"2020-01-06T01:55:10","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T01:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=166"},"modified":"2020-02-06T01:58:12","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T01:58:12","slug":"are-these-tasty-beverages-potentially-harmful-to-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/06\/are-these-tasty-beverages-potentially-harmful-to-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Are These Tasty Beverages Potentially Harmful to Your Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The beverage industry is highly competitive, with annual\nsales topping 180 billion dollars. Understandably so, there are a host of\ncompanies vying for your attention and hoping to tantalize your taste buds. Unfortunately,\nmany of the current offerings aren’t created with your oral health<\/a> in\nmind. As you continue reading, a dentist in Melbourne goes into detail about\nthe dangers that some popular beverages can pose to your teeth and gums.<\/p>

Carbonated Beverages (Sodas)<\/h2>

Most sodas contain two main ingredients that pose a serious\nthreat to your oral health: mild acids and sugar. Both can have corrosive\neffects on your teeth’s enamel. A possible alternative is to drink sparkling\nwater, but you should still use a straw.<\/p>

Juices<\/h2>

The powerful jolt of sweetness that comes from drinking juice\ncan make it hard to bypass. When you consider the high concentration of sugar\nthat most products contain, though, it’s enough to make you think twice. Sugar,\nas the food of choice of oral bacteria, can lead to the development of cavities\nand gum disease. <\/p>

A healthier alternative is to freshly squeeze your own juice,\nbut you should still monitor your intake of the natural sugars.<\/p>

Alcohol<\/h2>

Drinking alcohol can have even more adverse effects on your oral\nhealth than consuming store-bought juices. That’s because, according to the\nglycemic index, alcoholic beverages have an extremely high concentration of\nsugar.<\/p>

If you choose to indulge, it’s best to use a straw to lessen\nthe negative effects.<\/p>

Coffee<\/h2>

In addition to contributing to teeth stains, drinking coffee\nthat’s loaded with sugar, processed creamers and other “bells and whistles,”\ncan have detrimental effects on your oral health. To be on the safer side, consider\ndrinking your coffee with less additives.<\/p>

Other Ways You Can Protect Your Oral Health<\/h2>

Even if you don’t consume any of the beverages mentioned, it’s\nof the utmost importance that you practice excellent dental hygiene. When you\ncommit to brushing and flossing at least two times a day, you can help to\nprevent any lingering particles from clinging to your teeth and gums and causing\na myriad of issues. It’s also helpful to increase your frequency, especially on\nthe occasions that you choose to drink any of the above beverages.<\/p>

It’s also necessary to regularly visit a dentist for checkups\nand cleanings. In doing so, you can feel confident that any developing issue\ncan be identified in a timely fashion. Therefore, a plan of action can be created\nto address it and steps taken to improve your dental care habits.<\/p>

By acting on what you’ve learned, you can enjoy excellent\ndental health for years to come!<\/p>

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>

A graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Dr. Beverly Rose is a compassionate and competent dentist with over 20 years of experience. Because she knows that the best way to treat any condition is to avoid it happening, she promotes preventive care at Exceptional Dentistry. Dr. Rose can be reached for more information through her website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The beverage industry is highly competitive, with annual sales topping 180 billion dollars. Understandably so, there are a host of companies vying for your attention and hoping to tantalize your taste buds. Unfortunately, many of the current offerings aren\u2019t created with your oral health in mind. As you continue reading, a dentist in Melbourne goes into detail about the dangers that some popular beverages can pose to your teeth and gums. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=166"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":168,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166\/revisions\/168"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}