Today’s topic is energy drinks and the harm they can cause to your teeth. We are seeing more and more teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by excessive consumption of sports drinks.
Most of these individuals take good care of their teeth, brush, and floss, and come into the Plano Dentist for a twice-yearly exam and deep cleaning.
But guess what? If you drink energy drinks regularly, your enamel can soften even if you practice oral hygiene.
Drinks like Red Bull, Rock Star, and Monster are a cocktail of powerful acids and other enamel-eroding substances. Most of them contain citric acid, fruit juices, loads of sugar, and a potent chemical that gives them their bright fluorescent color.
We are worried that adolescents do not understand the major oral health risks.
Here is an excerpt from a recent CNN story: “Researchers at the University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry found the energy drinks and sports drinks eroded the enamel more than soda and fruit juices.”
We need to add the caveat that carbonated drinks and fruit juices also contain acids that can damage teeth.
If your teeth have enamel erosion, whatever the cause, we can restore your smile with advanced cosmetic dentistry. Crowns, porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays can correct both structural and cosmetic problems.
If you are interested in re-designing your smile, come in for an exam and consultation. With cutting-edge cosmetic dentistry, we can repair acid-damaged teeth and dramatically increase your face value.
Contact The Plano Dentist:
469-998-0235
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
3115 W Parker Rd Ste C538
Plano, Texas
75023
