{"id":406,"date":"2012-12-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/alcohols-effects-on-your-oral-health\/"},"modified":"2012-12-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-12-13T00:00:00","slug":"alcohols-effects-on-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/alcohols-effects-on-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol\u2019s Effects On Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistryblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/holidayAlch2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"692\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-379040\" \/> <\/p>\n<p> <strong>MOST PEOPLE UNDERSTAND HOW ALCOHOL<\/strong> affects their bodies, but we rarely talk about the effects on our oral health. With all the parties and gatherings with friends and family during the holidays, it\u2019s a good time to learn more about it. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Consider What You\u2019re Drinking From Your Mouth\u2019s Point Of View<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Acidity\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Most alcoholic drinks are very acidic. This is especially true for drinks that are mixed using sodas and fruit juices. All of this acid can really eat away at your teeth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Staining\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Red wine, especially, can stain your teeth. And remember that bonds and newly-whitened teeth are very vulnerable to staining. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra Sugar<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; The bitterness in many alcoholic drinks is counteracted with extra sugar, which you may not even notice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sipping Dangers\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; After an acidic, sugary drink your mouth works hard to re-establish its pH balance. If you\u2019re sipping drinks over a long period of time, your mouth struggles even more to keep a good balance. It\u2019s like a war zone all evening long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Some Helpful Suggestions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Being more aware of these issues will help you be smart. Here are some ideas:  <\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>After alcoholic drinks,<\/strong> and throughout the evening, rinse your mouth with water. Drinking more water will also help you avoid dehydration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugarless gum<\/strong> can stimulate saliva flow which helps rinse your teeth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brush and floss before bed<\/strong> regardless of how tired you feel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use your good sense<\/strong> and moderation for your safety and health.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Here\u2019s One More\u00a0Important Thought<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Most people don\u2019t know that regular drinking <strong>can spike your <strong>oral cancer\u00a0<\/strong>risk<\/strong>. According to an <strong>American Cancer Society <a href=\"http:\/\/fightoralcancer.org\/consistent-alcohol-consumption-can-lead-to-oral-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\">study<\/a><\/strong> a person who consumes alcohol is <strong>six times more likely to get oral cancer<\/strong> than someone who doesn\u2019t consume alcohol, and 75-80% of patients with oral cancer are frequent alcohol users.  Oral cancer is a serious killer\u2014so use your good judgment. And, make sure that you have regular\u00a0oral cancer\u00a0screenings. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Questions Or Comments?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Do you have any questions about alcohol\u2019s impact on your oral health? Do you have any tips of your own about how to keep your teeth healthy during that holiday night out? Comment below or on our <strong>Facebook<\/strong> page! And if you ever have questions, please <strong>ask us<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for the confidence you place in our practice. 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