Posts Tagged ‘energy drinks’

Teacher shares shocking images of blistered tongue caused by energy drink obsession

Teacher shares shocking images of blistered tongue caused by energy drink obsession

A teacher who confessed to downing at least 5 cans of energy drinks per day has shared shocking images of his blistered, worn tongue to raise awareness of the potential dangers of the popular, sugar-laden drinks. Dan Royals took to social media to alert the public to the dangers of consuming energy drinks. Dan used […]


US dentist publishes gruesome pictures to show the damage caused by fizzy drinks

US dentist publishes gruesome pictures to show the damage caused by fizzy drinks

An American dentist has published a series of gruesome images to show the damage popular fizzy drinks and energy drinks can cause to the teeth. Although it’s not strictly true that a tooth will dissolve in a glass of cola overnight, Dr Tom Bierman’s photographs show the alarming damage these sugary, acidic drinks can cause. […]


New Research Warns of Relationship Between Energy Drinks and Teen Teeth Problems

New Research Warns of Relationship Between Energy Drinks and Teen Teeth Problems

New research has suggested that teens are putting their oral health at risk as a result of consuming sugar laden sports and energy drinks. Researchers at Cardiff University found that high levels of consumption among 12-14 year olds was increasing the risk of obesity and dental health issues in this demographic. A team of researchers […]


‘Can It’ Campaign Backed by Peadiatric Dentistry Expert

‘Can It’ Campaign Backed by Peadiatric Dentistry Expert

Forfar Academy in Scotland have made the decision to ban pupils from drinking energy drinks on school premises. This campaign is known as ‘Can It’ and has been backed by professor of paediatrics at Dundee University’s School of Dentistry, Dr Nicola Innes. She feels that measures must be taken to tackle the content of sugar […]


Energy drinks to blame for teen tooth erosion epidemic

Energy drinks to blame for teen tooth erosion epidemic

The Australian Dental Association has revealed that recent research has confirmed an epidemic of tooth erosion amongst teenagers. The research, which involves teenagers from schools across Australia, found that 68 percent of students had signs and symptoms of tooth decay in at least one tooth. Dentists say that fizzy drinks and energy drinks are to […]