Drinking just two fewer cans of fizzy drinks a day can help protect the teeth and cut the risk of heart disease.
New research has revealed that a worrying number of adults are regularly guzzling large quantities of fizzy drinks and acidic foods as part of their everyday diet. But for from being just a cause of dental decay, drinking too many fizzy drinks could also increase the risk of stroke and heart disease. And experts have warned isotonic drinks can be particularly bad for the teeth.
The British Dental Health Foundation research found one in seven people have a fizzy drink most days and more than one in four of those aged 18-30 drink one regularly.
Regular consumption of sugary or acidic foods and drinks can cause long-term damage to the teeth. Fizzy drinks are particularly bad as they also have high acidity levels. The acid erodes the enamel that acts as a protective layer on a tooth, leaving teeth both sensitive and unsightly. Some also have a high sugar content which can lead to problems such as tooth decay – sugar reacts with bacteria in the plaque on teeth, producing harmful acids. This can eventually cause a hole or cavity in a tooth.
For those worried by unsightly teeth and gums, The Hospital Group can provide a number of solutions.
The Hospital Group’s NuSmile Cosmetic Dentistry Centres, offer Individual Treatment Plans using a range of procedures from veneers and whitening to braces, implants and crowns.
David Ross, Chief Executive of The Hospital Group, said: “We see a lot of young people coming in who have damaged their teeth in their teens and now want to perfect their smile.
“At The Hospital Group we offer several cosmetic dentistry treatments including invisible braces, teeth whitening, Nusmile veneers, crowns and dental implants all of which are carried out by our dedicated and professional expert cosmetic dentists.
“The Hospital Group has clinics up and down the country, with highly trained dentists who can talk to you and consult on the best course of treatment.”
The Hospital Group offer a range of dental treatments at specialist clinics located throughout the UK, including centres of excellence in London, Leeds and Birmingham.
