Many ways to maintain dental health. In addition to brushing, away from energy drinks and sports drinks can be a defense against dental problems.
Many people think of energy drinks and sports drinks healthier than soft drinks for dental health. In fact, energy drinks and sports drinks can cause cavities.
According to Poonam Jain, energy drinks and sports drinks contain hidden sugars, and also high in caffeine and various other content. In addition, the beverage that is claimed to improve your fitness it also has a high acidity level.
Jain and his team examined the acidity levels of 13 brands of sports drinks and energy drinks 9 circulating in the United States. Then they tested six drinks to see the effects on tooth enamel and found that it causes damage.
Energy drinks cause severe damage to two times more enamel damage difficult to repair. According to Jain, is too often consume energy drinks and sports drinks can cause tooth enamel is eroded, so more vulnerable to damage and sensitive.
Some energy drink product tested by Jain, among others, Red Bull, Gatorade Blue, Von Dutch, Powerade, 5-hour Energy, and so forth.
Due to the high acid levels, Jain is not recommended to brush your teeth immediately after consuming energy drinks and sports drinks because it can spread its acidity. "Wait for 30 minutes until the acid levels returned to normal," he said.
Responding to the results of Jain studies, the beverage manufacturer in the United States said that there are many factors that cause tooth decay, and can not be blamed on just one type of beverage.
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