East Harlem Dental Plaza warns against the effect that energy and sports drinks can have on teeth. The acid in these drinks can cause severe tooth damage and decay, especially in young adults.
(prHWY.com) June 14, 2012 - New York, NY -- East Harlem Dental Plaza warns that energy drinks can severely damage teeth. This comes on the heels of a recent report published in a dentistry journal that reveals that the level of acidity in sports and energy drinks is responsible for irreversible damage to teeth.
The tooth damage is most prevalent among the adolescent and young adult population because this is the target market for these drinks. Many young people consume these drinks with the hope that they will improve sports performance or provide enough energy to make it through a cram session.
Many of these young people mistakenly believe that these drinks are better than soda. In reality, these drinks have the same negative effects as soda. They soak teeth in acid that eats through the enamel and causes permanent damage.
Once the enamel is gone, the tooth loses its protection. The soft layer of dentine under the enamel can start to decay easily, and this provides the perfect breeding ground for bacteria.
Researchers conducted an experiment to see just how devastating the damage caused by these drinks could be. Samples of tooth enamel were immersed in certain varieties of these beverages for fifteen minutes and then placed in artificial saliva for fifteen minutes. This cycle was repeated four times a day for five days.
The damage was significant after only five days. The experiment revealed that energy drinks cause nearly twice the amount of damage as sports drinks but that both cause tooth decay.
This can mean serious dental problems for many young people. About fifty percent of youth in the United States report that they consume energy drinks and sixty-two percent consume at least one sports drink per day.
It is important for young adults and parents to be aware of the damaging effects of these beverages. Knowledge can prevent the damage that can be caused to teeth and can help people maintain a healthy smile for many years.
Visit East Harlem Dental Plaza New York, NY 10035 for more information about how these beverages destroy teeth.
Company info:
East Harlem Dental Plaza
2060 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10035
(212) 996-5996
info@dentistsinharlem.com
http://dentistsinharlem.com/
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