This comes from an article I read recently and highlights the damage excessive consumption of fizzy drinks can have on your teeth - the damage can be as bad as that caused by methamphetamine or crack cocaine (according to a study in General Dentistry magazine).
The study carried out by Dr Mohamed Bassiouny of Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia reports that meth, crack cocaine and fizzy drinks, whether sweetened or not, are all highly acidic and can cause similar dental problems.
The teeth of those addicted to meth or crack cocaine can be misdiagnosed as dental caries (decay) rather than generalised dental erosion - a condition which is also associated with chronic, excessive consumption of fizzy drinks.
Failure to identify the cause of a dental "disease" such as erosion could lead to wrongful diagnosis and could also adversely affect any treatment planning.
At Absolute Dental our clinicians always discuss a patients diet with them if we see high levels of caries or have concerns over erosion.
One of the common causes of erosion we see today is due to "sports drinks" or "energy drinks". These are often associated with fitness and wellbeing as they are drunk as part of a training schedule, however the acidity levels and high sugar content (up to 13 teaspoons of sugar in some cases!) is of huge concern to us as dental professionals.
If you would like more advice on healthy alternatives to popular fizzy drinks or energy drinks, pop in and speak to one of our team.
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