At Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group, we encourage our patients to drink plenty of water and avoid soda for your healthiest teeth. Soda is damaging to your teeth since the bacteria in your mouth feeds off of sugar to create acids. When acid is created it feeds off your tooth enamel which is there to protect your teeth. Drinking soda puts you at a greater risk for tooth decay and other health problems.
When you consume soda, we advise our patients to use a straw if to limit the amount of sugar that is resting on your teeth. If possible, you should brush your teeth after drinking soda or rinse your mouth out with water to wash away the acid. The best time to brush your teeth and rinse is 20-30 minutes after drinking soda to remove the acid.
When possible, we encourage all of our patients to follow a healthy diet and consume milk that makes your teeth stronger and drink plenty of water as an alternative.
To learn more about the dangers of drinking soda and all of the services we provide at our practice, visit www.fredrickshawdds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fredrick Shaw in Austin, TX, call 512-451-7491.
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