Pop is no longer an occasional treat. It has become a daily habit for a growing number of people, especially kids, teens and young adults. A steady diet of soft drinks is the leading cause of tooth decay. Following are a few tips on how to help reduce the possibility of decay:
- Drink soft drinks in moderation.
- Don't sip for extended periods of time. Ongoing sipping prolongs sugar and acid attacks on your teeth.
- Use a straw to help keep the sugar away from your teeth.
- After drinking, swish your mouth out with water to dilute the sugar.
- Never drink soda or juice before bed because the liquid pools in your mouth, coating your tongue and teeth with sugar and acid.
- Drink water instead of soft drinks. It has no sugar, acid or calories.
- Use a fluoride toothpaste to protect your teeth.
- Use dental floss regularly to help remove bacteria from between the teeth.
- Get regular check-ups and cleanings to remove bacteria build-up (plaque).
Barq's Root Beer 11 tsp
Minute Maid Orange Juice 9 tsp
Sprite10 tsp
Mtn Dew 12 tsp
SoBe Energy Citrus 12 tsp
Minute Maid Lemonade 10 tsp
Gatorade 5tsp
Coca-Cola Classic 10 tsp
The next time you go to take a drink, check the label; you may be surprised. If you have any further questions, please contact any one of our Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics team members.
