The detrimental effects of Sparkling Water on your teeth

When considering oral health, a major problem is the diets that we think healthy for us can often be bad for our teeth. This summer, dehydration is a major problem for all which makes people search for healthy drinks. Many people opt for sparkling water avoiding an ice-cold cola. But they don’t know that this carbonated water is harmful to their teeth similar to sodas & fizzy drinks.

Do you think the acidity found in sparkling water is strong enough to breakdown tooth enamel?

Fizzy drinks & teeth

Most people enjoy the fizz in carbonated drinks, due to this, they experience sensitivity in the tooth after consuming these types of drinks. Is fizz the reason that puts your tooth at risk? What you should know is as follows.

Research says plain sparkling water is not much different than tap water or regular bottled water. But the flavor present in the water matters a lot. Especially, if the flavor is citrus in nature, it increases the damage level of the enamel.

Orange juice is a healthy drink that improves the immune system, but they are citrus in nature and extremely damages your teeth due to its acidity. Citrus juices like lime and lemon are in fact highly acidic and can be compared to the acidity level of battery acid.

Structure of tooth

Each tooth is composed of 4 dental tissues such as cementum, dentin, enamel, and pulp. The cementum, dentin, and pulp are hard tissues and the pulp is soft tissue. Out of these, the most affected tissue due to acidic drinks and foods is the enamel.

This enamel is a calcified, hard tissue that covers the dentin in the tooth crown. As the enamel is not made up of any living cells, they are not capable of repair the damage from decay and acidic drinks.

Why acidic drinks are dangerous?

Drinks that are popular are mostly high-acidic. Drinks that have low pH level is very dangerous to your oral health that wear away enamel and doesn’t grow back too.

When the enamel is eroded, the dentin underneath the enamel is exposed to everything you drink and eat. Exposed dentin can make your teeth stain and create yellowness. They also make the teeth more sensitive. You may experience pain or discomfort when you drink or eat hot, sweet, cold, or spicy items.

How to take care of your enamel?

There are some ways to take care of your enamel before you experience any problems with your teeth like sensitivity in the tooth.

• Brushing your teeth twice a day

• Flossing at least once a day

• Using fluoride toothpaste

• Rinsing your mouth with normal water.

• Avoiding brushing your teeth as soon as eating.

Can enamel be repaired?

Yes, it can be repaired only by a dentist in 3 ways:

• Dental bonding. Here a tooth-colored resin is applied over the weakened portion of the tooth.

• Porcelain veneers: Here the front of the tooth is covered with porcelain veneers.

• Crowns: It is a dental cap placed over the tooth completely. It reduces the pain caused by the damaged enamel.

If you feel any problems with your enamel after having too much sparkling water or need a long-lasting solution like crowns, veneers, or bonding, visit us for a consultation or book an appointment now.