SOFT DRINK TOOTH DECAY

ABOUT SOFT DRINKS

There has been a steady rise in the amount of sugary drinks consumed everyday by children and adults.

It is not unusual for children to drink six to seven cans in a day. The average person gets more than 23 pounds of sugar from soft drinks yearly.Contrary to popular belief ,diet or “sugar free” pop can be just as

Harmful to your teeth because of its high acid level.


THE SOFT DRINK TOOTH DECAY PROCESS

When drinking soft drinks and other sugary liquids,you,re exposing your teeth to something over time

That even with good brushing and fossing ,can break down the hard enamel that protects your teeth.

Tooth decay is caused fom tiny bacteria thriving around teeth that,when exposed to sugar,produce acid.

The acid auses enamel and any exposed root surfaces to soften and decay.

RISK FACTORS OF SOFT DRINK TOOTH DECAY

• Exposure time
• Previous cavities,crowns or fillings
• Reduced salivation(i.e with medication,radiationor dry mouth)
• Genetics
• Individual susceptibility
• Home care
• No dental care (neglect)
• Not enough fluoridation
• Crowding of the teeth
• Deep pits and groves in teeth

EFFECTS OF TOOTH DECAY

The hard outer coating of the teeth gets eaten away during tooth decay and leaves tooth surfaces looking darkly stained , soft and leathery consistency. Some teeth even gets tiny holes at the gum line.When left

Untreated,tooth decay can lead to larger cavities,root canals,crowns and possible tooh loss.

Beond tooth decay, excess sugar consumption can lead to obesity,diabetes,calcium-robbed bones,kidney stones, osteo porosis and over all poor health.

PREVENTION

Limit the amount of soda and other sugary liquids you drink, especially when wearing braces or retainers.

Drink other alternatives to soft drinks,such as water

Read labels for sugar, which can also be callrd high fructose corn syrup,sucrose,glucoseor dextrose

Ask your dentist about prescription fluoride to strengthen tooth enamel


Soft Drinks with High Acid Content

• Pepsi
• Coke
• Orange Soda
• Hawaiin Fruit punch
• Squirt
• Soft drinks with high sugar content
• Orange slice
• Grape minute maid soda
• Orange minute maid soda
• Mountain dew.
  

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