Sunday, February 14, 2010

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It’s not just the sugar – it’s also the acid

Sugar and acids are your teeth’s worst enemies. What are we talking about? Soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juices, and candy.

Because of the acid content, Mountain Dew seems to be the worst of the worst. Dentists even have a name for the damage it does – they call it “Dew Mouth.”
These soften the tooth enamel, making it highly susceptible to decay. Parents, watch your kid’s consumption of these because young children’s enamel hasn’t developed fully. This makes these drinks even more damaging for kids.

As well as eliminating the above (or at least reducing their consumption), use a sugar-free xylitol chewing gum after meal. Also rinse your mouth with a high quality dental mouthwash.

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