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If you’re someone who drinks more than just water, it’s impossible to keep your teeth totally safe from the sugar and acid of most beverages, not to mention the potential staining. Having good habits for oral health can help you protect your teeth, but you need to be aware of the drinks that are the biggest threats to your pearly whites. Everyone at Cosmetic Dentists of Houston has your back, though. Here are a few drinks that are known offenders when it comes to healthy teeth.
Coffee – It’s a staple of most people’s daily routine, but it’s also a culprit that causes yellowing in the teeth. One way to lower the risk is drinking with a straw. It might sound strange, but it will help you avoid direct contact with your teeth.
Tea – Like coffee, tea also has staining power, especially the darker teas. Drinking through a straw can also help in this case, keeping your teeth shiny and white.
Energy Drinks – These are typically the worst when it comes to sugars and acids. These drinks attack tooth enamel, and that’s something that can’t be fixed. Without healthy enamel, the risk of decay increases exponentially.
Sodas – These soft drinks also have high levels of sugar and acid, meaning that they hurt teeth enamel in the same way energy drinks do. For both sodas and energy drinks, there are sugar-free options, but these are still high in acid.
Now, these drinks won’t ruin your teeth in small doses, but they can do some serious harm over time – both decaying and staining your teeth. Using a straw and drinking more water as well as regular brushing and flossing will protect your teeth from buildup and decay. Need a little extra boost? Cosmetic Dentists of Houston also offers teeth whitening.Call us today to see what we can do for you!
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