This Fall many of us like to branch out and try new drinks and treats. It is only natural in the United States to end up drinking and eating more at social gatherings. It is a part of the countries tradition and many things come up during this time which can be harmful. Not all drinks are bad and many of them are just fine in moderation, but knowing what to moderate is really important. I think knowledge is power and keeping your teeth and dental health safe is important for a nice and happy life.
One of my favorite drinks to enjoy is wine. Wine is healthy for your body in many different kinds of ways. The one problem is that wine is not the most healthy for your teeth. I have found that not only does it stain your teeth, but it can be highly acidic. The real issue for me is that the white wines are more acidic but stain your teeth less. Overall they are worse for your dental health because they end up decaying your teeth faster. I do say though that red wine is slightly better for the tooth enamel of your teeth. The bad side effect is that red wine stains your teeth much more. This means that neither is really great, but now you know red may be a bit better for your health.
Now, most people end up drinking more beer in the colder temperatures. The fact is that a lot of studies are not giving a lot of information on beer. But some are showing that hops which are in beer usually have beneficial aspects on teeth. The truth is though that if the beer is acidic then you should not be indulging too much. There are lots of people who drink 2 or 6 plus beers a day and that can be harming your teeth. So just be aware and be careful.
Water is a big part of fall and it is something that we should be drinking a whole lot more of. The more the weather cools down the more people end up working out more. Unfortunately, a lot so people drink lots of sugary drinks instead of water. Water is very beneficial for your teeth. The effects of water rise the sugar or acid off your teeth and also help you to create more saliva. I think saliva is the body's natural tooth cleanser. It is a fantastic way to not only rinse your teeth but replenish your body's natural mouth wash. So try and drink as much as you can. If you are also drinking lots of sweet drinks, make sure to follow these drinks up with some water to help clean the tooth damaging things away.
Now do not be fooled. Sparkling water can be very detrimental to your health. The sparkling waters can have very acidic PH levels and can cause lots of harm. The issue is that they are breaking down your teeth instead of cleaning them and hydrating your body. So make sure to be very careful when you drink these sparkling deceivers. They may end up costing you thousands in tooth damage and dental work.
I hope these tips on drinks for this season have helped you make some wiser choices and keep you healthier!
