Teeth erosion is at its height among people in their 20’s in the U.S. And one great contributor to this according to dentists is the increase of sodas, sports and energy drinks consumption.
And how come energy and sports drinks can cause tooth decay?
We can get some answer from a General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry’s clinical journal, the damage by non-cola and sports drinks is 11 more severe than the damage produced by cola drinks, being energy and bottled lemonades the most harmful.
There was also identified enamel harm produced by fitness water and canned ice tea.
Cola drinks contain one or more acids as phosphoric and citric acids, whilst energy drinks contain other additives and organic acids than can seep up dental erosion. Organic acids are particularly damaging because they can breakdown calcium, the prime element to strengthen teeth and prevent gum disease.
Sources: Ecanadanow.com – Medical News Today
March 17, 2008
How energy and sports drinks damage teeth
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Hi Everyone,
I currently am working with a number of dentist trying to promote preventative dental practices. As a former college athlete I know how brainwashed we are into thinking that these drinks are "good for you."Well we have to consider how much money various universities take in from corporations such as Gatorade. The schools are basically selling their athletes to be visual marketers of their products.
However, if anyone knows anything about acidity and the body they should know all the various problems that are associated with it. One being tooth decay. I just returned from a conference in Virginia that dealt with the benefits not only for your teeth but for your body as a result of drinking alkaline water. The company that I am currently working for (it is looking to increase its international exposure) has two products that I am confident will accomplish their motto of changing the health of a generation.
Anyways, the name of the company I am working with is called Xooma Worldwide with their primary product named X20. However in order to compete with companies with various sports drinks they have come up with all natural (Truly 100% NATURAL) powders to put into water to give it flavor to increase peoples desire to drink water and stay hydrated.
I have included the website:
https://www.xoomaworldwide.com/hepicure/index.asp?
The X20 is the signature product that is manufactured from nature -coral calcium - which you may have heard of before, but not all coral calcium is the same (nor is it manufactured the same) The product brings your body into an alkaline condition, were you are able to have greater health benefits. For example, most people are dehydrated. Normal water doesn't take care of the hydration (as it is "dead water") which is linked to our ph levels as well so what happens is the blood will steal alkalizes from our bone mass in tern for providing more of a reserve for our body - this leads to things such as osteoporosis. This is just ONE example out of many.
The other product is the X20 Blast, which I mentioned above. It is used to compliment the X20 to get people to drink more water by changing the taste to expand the market. The product provides electrolytes as well as antioxidants (Just as various sports drinks). Additionally, it contains a high ORAC
value. So for a minimal cost you are able to provide vitamins and
nutrients to people who may not be able to afford or can't stand to eat fresh foods daily. :)
Anyways, this is a brief bit of information for everyone to increase awareness on the damage cola, sport drinks, juices, and other vitamin waters do to the body and especially teeth. Please check out the website I have included and if you have any further questions or would like to talk more I would be happy. Contact me at elizabeth.huebner@gmail.com or 419 290 6507.
Just a side note: there are also various job opportunities to help
this company expand so if you are interested please look further into the website as this is a very lucrative industry and I would love to help some of you become successful. Just to let you know I am currently working on an informational booklet that would be a perfect thing to place in the waiting room of dentist offices to increase consumer awareness.
Hope to hear from you.
Young people drink a great deal more sodas, sports drinks, and energy drinks, and if not treated early and if extensive, can lead to very severe dental issues. The acidity level in popular beverages that consumers drink every day contributes to the erosion of tooth enamel. Visit the site to read more http://integratedmedicine.tv/story_1428.html
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