In two years, the energy drink boom will have reached $10 billion. Energy drinks include those rather pricey caffeine and sugar crazy colas that folks are downing by the case. Recent studies show that energy drinks erode tooth enamel, which concerns oral health experts. Adolescents, teens, and young adults are the group hit hardest because they are the primary market for energy drinks. For folks who just can’t give up their energy drink fix, here are a few tips from the AGD to help reduce the potential for tooth enamel erosion:
Drink with a straw positioned at the back of the mouth so teeth don’t come in contact with the beverage.
Rinse your mouth with water after an energy drink.
Limit your intake of acidic beverages.
SOURCE: Academy of General Dentistry