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Drinks Destroy Teeth
Trendy drinks are causing a generation of young people to experience decay and loss of tooth enamel unprecedented in modern times. Overconsumption of sugar-laden, acidic drinks, such as boxed juice, sport drinks and soft drinks, is reversing more than 50 years of public health gains realized through preventive measures like fluoridated water and dental sealants.
From their early years into young adulthood, children are drinking increasing quantities of these sugary, acidic drinks from morning until night. They consume fruit juice at breakfast, soda at lunch and sport drinks or flavored sweet tea or coffee after school.
Drinks Cause Dental Erosion and Decay
Constant drinking attacks the body’s natural ability to cleanse the mouth. The acid in the drinks causes dental erosion. These drinks soften the protective enamel which dissolves then exposes the second layer of tooth. The sugar in the drinks feeds bacteria in the mouth which causes decay. Bacteria have a much easier time eating through soft enamel.
Young people should enjoy the best dental health that modern prevention can offer. Unfortunately this group also has the most to lose in terms of a lifetime dental problems.
The Indiana Dental Association wants parents, educators and consumers to know which drinks can destroy teeth, and how, if these drinks will be consumed, how to do so wisely and in moderation.
Download this informative PDF to learn more.
Explore the following links for more educational resources addressing acidic and sugary drinks:
Contact Us
Will Sears, Director of Communications
800.562.5646
Will@INDental.org
Dr. Diane Buyer, Chairman of Drinks Destroy Teeth
317.846.9444
dmbuyerdds@sbcglobal.net
Sponsors of the Drinks Destroy Teeth program:
Alliance of the Indiana Dental Association
North Central Indiana Dental Society
