Drinks Destroy Teeth An Educational Outreach Program of

Drinks Destroy Teeth An Educational Outreach Program of the Indiana Dental Association

The culprits Sports and energy drinks Soft drinks

Fruit juice and juice drinks Virtually ALL toddlers consume juice or juice drinks… Advise parents to �Limit consumption: 4 oz. /day �Offer milk or water instead �Use a glass vs sippy cup �Never put an infant or toddler to bed with a bottle

Classic erosion patterns

How Drinks Destroy Teeth Ø Quantity Ø Acidity Ø Sugar Ø Timing

Quantity: the fluoride generation

Quantity: 1977 The average 12 -19 year-old drank 16 oz. of soft drinks per day.

Quantity: 1996 By 1996 the average serving size was 28 oz per day ØBottled water sales increase ØSweetened drink sales increase ØMilk consumption decreases

Quantity: 2010 ØConsumption now includes large quantities of sports and energy drinks. ØTeenage boys drink, on average, three or more cans of soda per day. Ø 10 percent of boys drink seven or more cans each day. ØThe average for teenage girls is two cans per day, Ø 10 percent of girls drink more than five cans every day.

Acidity Low p. H in drinks is bad … note that cola has 2. 4 acid p. H High p. H is good… note that water is neutral at 7. 0 acid p. H

Sugar Liquid candy. Some sodas and energy drinks have up to 13 teaspoons of sugar!

Timing ØAthletes and children who drink acidic drinks when a dry mouth is present or when they are dehydrated are especially vulnerable to the acid attack. ØThe best drink for a dehydrated individual is plain water. ØIf sports drinks must be consumed, drink plain water before and after to mitigate the harmful effects.

Sipping all day Every sip counts as an exposure. Drinking all day does more damage.

Why do we need the program? Decay and erosion Erosion and tooth loss

Cupping of molar cusp tips

Thin enamel Chipping and decay

Severe erosion Loss of chewing surfaces

Decalcification

Rapid recurrent decay

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Educate School Nurses Teachers

Prevention saves teeth from decay and erosion 4 th and 5 th graders. Are targeted with two science lessons.

Students ØEducate through science labs to measure acid, sugar and p. H levels of various drinks

Athletes

Health Care Professionals Swimmers can be prone to acid erosion if the p. H of the pool is not well controlled. Causes of acid erosion: Sports drinks Soft drinks Juices GERD Swimming Bulimia

Repair and Prevention �Fluoride toothpaste �Fluoridated water �Use a straw �Drink at one sitting or with food.

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