A new study published today has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between obesity and tooth wear sensitivity Scientists all across the globe in different studies have found that being overweight or obese was undoubtedly associated with having tooth wear. Significantly, they also found that the increased consumption of …
A new study published today has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between obesity and tooth wear sensitivity
Scientists all across the globe in different studies have found that being overweight or obese was undoubtedly associated with having tooth wear. Significantly, they also found that the increased consumption of sugary soft drinks may be a leading cause of the erosion of tooth enamel and dentine in obese patients.
“It is the acidic nature of some drinks such as carbonated drinks and acidic fruit juices that leads to tooth wear,” Tooth wear is ranked as the third most important dental condition after cavities and gum disease and the consumption of acidic food and drink is a leading cause of this. Obese patients also have other risk factors such as the increased likelihood of gastric reflux disease (heartburn).
“This is an important message for obese patients who are consuming calories through acidic sugar-sweetened drinks. These drinks may be doing damage to their body and their teeth. There is also an important message for dentists. We should be asking our patients who are obese and have tooth wear what calories they are drinking as this may be having an effect on their full bodies — not just their teeth,”
Previous research has found that tooth wear affects up to 30% of adults. It is the premature wearing of teeth due to the softening of the dental enamel from dietary or gastric acids, combined with wear and tear. It occurs when the outer layer (enamel) of the tooth slowly dissolves. This can lead to changes in the shape or appearance of teeth, and they can become sensitive when eating or drinking cold food and drinks. At its worst, the tooth structure can gradually wear away. Severe Erosive Tooth Wear reduces the quality of life and can mean complex and costly procedures. Tooth wear is preventable and changes to consumption habits can help stop people from getting it or making it worse.
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