The most dangerous drink for teeth named - and it is not soda
'02.10.2019'
Source: MSN
In Switzerland, scientists from the University of Berne tested over 100 drinks, foods and medicines, figuring out which ones harm tooth enamel the most. You won’t believe which drink turned out to be the most harmful (everyone thinks that soda is sweet, but it’s not!).
Scientists from the University of Bern have compiled a list of the most harmful drinks for tooth enamel, reports MSN with reference to the Swiss Dental Journal.
Doctors used 300 milk and 1020 ordinary teeth that remained in the dentists' offices. They were immersed in a drink for two minutes, and then the hardness of enamel was measured.
Antireyting headed karkade tea. Soda drinks, such as colas, lag behind a little. Also some alcoholic and energy drinks are harmful.
Tooth damage correlates with the pH level in the drink. Neutral environment score is 7. The lower it is, the higher the acidity. Safe from this point of view is red wine. It has a relatively low pH and causes only slight erosion of enamel.
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Both wine and beer, for example, contain substances that neutralize the harmful effects of acids, for example, polyphenols or special proteins. Soon, these compounds can be added to the liquid for rinsing the mouth, doctors say.
Some drinks (for example, orange juice) can be neutralized by adding calcium. However, scientists warn, this does not apply to carbonated drinks: they contain citric acid in a concentration that provides them with a pH below 4.
The study authors also compiled a set of recommendations for those who care about their teeth. It is necessary to drink quickly, in large gulps, so that the teeth interact less with the acidic environment. You can brush your teeth right after drinking. If the toothbrush is not available, it is enough to rinse your mouth with water.
