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Energy Drinks Damage Teeth

damage teethA recent report of Dentistry reports that energy drinks have a harmful effect on teeth.

It was known that cola drinks are highly acidic and can erode teeth, but are unaware that other beverages such as Gatorade or Red Bull had the same effect. This type of drink their saliva overwhelm our natural ability to neutralize acids, which implies that the acid acts on the tooth enamel, weakening and spending, making it more likely then caries.

The only way to prevent this damage is drinking straws, bringing the liquid to the back of the mouth, rinse thoroughly with water after drinking to dilute acids, and avoid brushing the teeth for 30 minutes after drinking the energy, and that washing can remove the enamel weakened by acid