Sports and energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular with kids, and dentists are becoming concerned about the lasting impact that this trend may have on oral health.
According to a study from the University of Iowa, sports drinks are even more corrosive to teeth than colas and energy drinks. Researchers found that the high sugar content and acids in sports drinks can damage tooth enamel and the roots of teeth.
In the study, teeth were continuously exposed to sports drinks, colas, diet colas, energy drinks and apple juice for over 25 hours. Sports drinks were found to be the most corrosive to both enamel and the roots of teeth. Cola and energy drinks were the next most corrosive, followed by diet cola and apple juice.
Sports Drinks Basics
- They're more corrosive than cola!
- Drinking with a straw can help
- Best reserved for athletic hydration
http://www.1800dentist.com/dentistry-for-teens/sports-drinks-and-teens-teeth/
As much as possible, advice your kids not to eat so much hard candies, chocolates, citrus fruits and sugar. These foods can destroy the teeth if consume in huge amounts. It is your role as the parent to guide your children to eating the right kinds of food.
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