{"id":968,"date":"2019-07-10T18:11:28","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T18:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=968"},"modified":"2025-11-20T19:40:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:40:47","slug":"your-dentist-in-dublin-lists-which-of-your-favorite-drinks-hurt-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/your-dentist-in-dublin-lists-which-of-your-favorite-drinks-hurt-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of Your Favorite Drinks Hurt Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the CDC, nearly half of Americans don\u2019t drink\nenough water daily. The second-most popular reason for not drinking more water (behind\nsimply not feeling thirsty) is that people prefer to drink something else. With\nthe variety of drinks you can choose from nowadays, sometimes it\u2019s hard to\nchoose water over a tastier option. However, your favorite juices and sodas may\nactually be harming your dental health. In this post, your dentist in Dublin\nexplains the negative effects certain drinks can have on your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Which Drinks Harm Your Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wine <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Red wine is known to stain teeth, but white wine is no\nbetter for your dental health. White wine is actually more acidic than red, so\nit can wear down your tooth enamel faster. Worn down enamel can lead to oral\npain, further discoloration and even infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While recent studies have shown that drinking black coffee\ncan actually decrease your risk of developing cavities, these effects are\nnegated by the large amounts of cream and sweetener we often put in our cups of\njoe. Coffee will also stain your teeth and can lead to bad breath, so still\nenjoy it in moderation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruit Juice <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most fruit juices are concentrated. As a result, this\nexposes you to a lot more acid than if you were to eat the fruit in its natural\nform. Diluting fruit juice with 50% water can lessen the potential damage. It\nshould be noted that drinks labeled as \u2018fruit punch\u2019 typically contain no\nactual juice at all and are mostly sugar or high fructose corn syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carbonated Drinks <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both soda and sparkling water are acidic and can harm your\nenamel. There\u2019s no notable difference between the acidity regular and diet\nsodas, so skip both. Surprisingly, studies have shown that root beer is\nactually not that bad for your teeth, so enjoy it without dental guilt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Drinks Are Best for Your Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple drinks that your teeth will thank you for\nenjoying, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n