Is Your Evening Glass Of Red Ruining Your Teeth?
You often hear dentists warning against the dangers of eating sweets and drinking fizzy pop, but could your evening tipple be ruining your teeth? According to dental experts, even one of glass of wine per day could have a significant impact on oral health.
According to a survey released last week, only 16 per cent of people think about oral health implications when they are drinking alcohol, despite the fact that many popular alcoholic drinks contain a lot of sugar and most are acidic.
Acidic drinks are extremely harmful for the teeth because they soften the enamel, making the teeth vulnerable and more susceptible to damage caused by bacteria. Studies show that sparkling wines, including Champagne and Prosecco are the worst culprits and it’s better to drink any flat drink than fizzy drinks because manufacturers add carbonic acid to create more bubbles.
Dr Henry Clover, a dentist with Denplan, said that acidic drinks are a major cause of tooth problems, especially in the summer months when people tend to attend celebrations and embrace the warm days with glasses of sparkling wine or acidic fruit punches. Dr Clover said that there are ways of reducing damage caused by drinking acidic beverages, including diluting drinks with water or drinking glasses of water or milk between alcoholic drinks.
In addition to increasing the risk of decay and gum disease, alcoholic drinks can also stain the teeth. Red wine and port are obvious culprits, but there are many less obvious contenders lurking around, such as coffee-based cocktails and spirits mixed with dark juices and cordials, such as cranberry.
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