What Sports Drinks Can Do To Your Teeth
A lot of sports drinks sold does look more healthy than soft drinks. But recent research shows that sports drinks containing citric acid can damage the teeth.
This research was conducted by soaking the teeth for 90 minutes, as a simulation for those who like to drink sports drinks throughout the day. It turned out some tooth enamel is gone. This is because sports drinks are leaked to the bottom layer of enamel, causing the teeth become soft and weak. This condition is called dental erosion could easily result in damage and loss of teeth if not treated immediately.
“This is the first time the citric acid contained in sports drinks is associated with dental erosion,” said Dr. Mark Wolff, Chairman of Cariology and Complete Care at NYU College of Dentistry, as quoted from Health24, Tuesday (15/1/2009).
Wolff added brush your teeth after consuming sports drinks will not help, but the possibility can cause more severe damage. This is because the tooth enamel becomes soft after consuming sports drinks, making it easier to experience abrasion by toothpaste.
“To prevent erosion on the teeth, better to consume sports drinks not excessively. Also wait at least 30 minutes before brushing your teeth, so that tooth enamel is harder,” he said.
If you are included those who frequently consume sports drinks, ask your doctor to provide the acid neutralizing and use toothpaste that can help strengthen the back is soft enamel.
