IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING
SODA POP & SPORTS DRINKS!
Sports drinks and soda pops have become so popular, that actually carbonated soft drinks account for more than 27% of American’s beverage consumption according to the National Soft Drink Association. Research has shown that soft drinks along with sports drinks may be highly damaging to tooth enamel, due largely to the combination of their acidic flavor additives and high sugar content. The typical 12 oz. can of regular soda contains 9-12 teaspoons of sugar, which can increase the risk of tooth decay. Similarly, sports drinks, such as Propel, Gatorade or Fruit20 also have high sugar content along with acidic flavor additives. Even the “sugar free” sports drinks have Citric Acid that can cause enamel erosion.
What you can do to help prevent de-mineralization is to limit the amount of soda pop consumption in your diet. Rinse with water after drinking soda to shorten the exposure to the dental enamel. If you like the idea of having “flavored water”, dilute your sports drink with half water. However, your best bet is to grab a bottle of water instead of the sports drink or the can of soda pop.
