{"id":156,"date":"2019-07-18T18:15:16","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T18:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2019-07-18T18:15:16","modified_gmt":"2019-07-18T18:15:16","slug":"your-dentist-says-sports-and-energy-drinks-can-damage-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/your-dentist-says-sports-and-energy-drinks-can-damage-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Says Sports and Energy Drinks Can Damage Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/race-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"people running in a race\" class=\"wp-image-157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/race-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/race-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/race-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy and sports drinks taste great and are a common way to\nrefuel and rehydrate after working out. However, research has shown that these\ndrinks are high in sugar and acid, which means they can wear down your teeth\nand leave you more vulnerable to cavities and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental\nproblems<\/a>. Your dentist recommends skipping these drinks and hydrating with\nwater instead. Let\u2019s talk about what sports and energy drinks can do to your\nteeth.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do Energy and Sports Drinks Do to Your Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent study conducted by the British Journal of Sports\nMedicine found the most 4 common dental problems among athletes who frequently\ningested sports drinks were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tooth decay. <\/strong>Decay occurs when bacteria\nin your mouth create acid that leaves holes, or cavities, in your tooth enamel.<\/li><li><strong>Gum disease.<\/strong> Gum disease is a bacterial\ninfection in the gums that causes inflammation and pain. It is caused by a\nbuildup of hardened plaque, called tartar, between the teeth and along the\ngumline. <\/li><li><strong>Erosion of tooth enamel. <\/strong>Enamel is the\nhard outer surface of your teeth. Erosion occurs when acid from food or\nbacteria wears away at this layer. <\/li><li><strong>Infected wisdom teeth.<\/strong> When a wisdom\ntooth is only partially erupted, it creates a flap of gum tissue where food can\nget trapped. This area can become a breeding ground for bacteria. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because sports and energy drinks are high in sugar and acid,\nthey can wear away at the teeth very easily. In addition, athletes often sip on\nthese drinks dozens of times a day, exposing the teeth to these harmful\nelements over and over again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason athletes contract dental problems is\ndehydration. When you\u2019re dehydrated, your mouth does not produce very much\nsaliva. Saliva is important because it washes away bits of food left on the\nteeth that can attract bacteria. Saliva also adds calcium and phosphate to the\nteeth to protect them against decay. Without enough water in your system, your\nteeth do not get this protection from saliva. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Take Good Care of My Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few ways to make sure your teeth and gums are in\ngood shape, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hydrate with water instead of energy drinks. <\/li><li>If you\u2019re going to consume sports drinks, use a\nstraw. This allows the drink to bypass your teeth and minimize damage. <\/li><li>Wear a mouthguard during sports to protect\nagainst injury.<\/li><li>Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a\nfluoride toothpaste.<\/li><li>Floss at least once daily.<\/li><li>Visit your dentist at least every six months for\na checkup.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the risks associated with sports and\nenergy drinks, hopefully you make the decision to switch to water. Whether\nyou\u2019re an athlete or not, it can never hurt to take better care of your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nicholas Brong has been trained in dental implants from\nthe Dental Implant Institute in Chicago and in laser dentistry from the\nUniversity of California San Francisco, where he earned his Doctor of Dental\nSurgery degree in 2012. He strives to make every patient in the Rochester, MN\narea feel like family. To learn more about how to protect your teeth from\ndecay, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/contact.html\">here<\/a>\nor call (507)-288-1066. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Energy and sports drinks taste great and are a common way to refuel and rehydrate after working out. However, research has shown that these drinks are high in sugar and acid, which means they can wear down your teeth and leave you more vulnerable to cavities and other dental problems. 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