{"id":564,"date":"2016-04-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/are-sports-and-energy-drinks-damaging-your-teeth-2\/"},"modified":"2016-04-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-04-27T00:00:00","slug":"are-sports-and-energy-drinks-damaging-your-teeth-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/are-sports-and-energy-drinks-damaging-your-teeth-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Sports And Energy Drinks Damaging Your Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" DRINKING ENERGY AND SPORTS DRINKS ON<\/strong> a regular basis is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young people. But did you know that these drinks can be extremely damaging to your teeth? <\/p>\n

Sports And Energy Drinks Are Highly Acidic<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s important to remember the purposes of each of these drinks so as not to consume\u00a0them more often than you should. Energy drinks may provide a pick-me-up during a long day at work, but drinking one or more energy drinks everyday can damage your teeth in the long run.<\/strong> Sports drinks were made to keep your body hydrated and energized during bouts of intense exercise. While they may be beneficial during a good workout, these drinks should never take the place of water and should not be consumed casually or on a daily basis.<\/strong> The reason for this is that both energy and sports drinks are highly acidic. Regularly consuming food or drink with high acidity levels wears away your tooth enamel.<\/strong> This makes teeth more susceptible\u00a0to cavities, tooth discoloration, and sensitivity. <\/p>\n

The Combination Of Sugar And Acid Packs A Mean Punch<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Energy and sports drinks launch a twofold attack on your teeth: while acid weakens the enamel, sugar feeds cavity-causing bacteria and contributes to decay.<\/strong> Not a good combo! While sugar-free options are available, the majority of these types of drinks are chock full of sugar. Unfortunately, even the sugar-free versions are still as acidic as their sweet counterparts. <\/p>\n

Consume Acidic And Sugary Beverages Wisely<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Here are some tips to protect your teeth if you are drinking energy and sports drinks: <\/p>\n

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  1. Don’t make it a daily habit<\/strong>. Drink sports drinks only during high intensity workouts, not on a regular basis, and minimize the amount of energy drinks you consume.<\/li>\n
  2. Drink it all at once<\/strong> instead of sipping throughout the day.<\/li>\n
  3. Rinse out your mouth or chew sugarless gum afterward<\/strong>. This will help increase saliva production and counteract acidity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n