Are specialty drinks bad for you?

I just got back from my first vacation of the year.  Wow was that a great time and because of that I know that the time is clearly showing us that the Summer season is upon us.  The Starbucks posters for pumpkin spice this and that has started to appear and many of us are planning our future summer plans.  That really is the main part of the summer season is visiting people and usually, that involves the extra addition of treats and drinks.  Not only is it due to the holidays but the colder weather in general causes many people to start off their mornings more often with a nice hot drink.  Now that we know we are going to be drinking more warm beverages there are some things to think about staying away from.  The reason is that they are simply bad for your dental healthcare and the more you drink the more issues you may have.  Spending money on harming your body is not generally the best idea in the long run. 

We all know that with all the zoom calls and mask issues that people are actually focusing more on teeth.  Not only are these drinks filled with acid and sugary, but they are generally dark in color.  Sometimes it is the craziest things that can cause our looks to suffer.  NO one likes yellow teeth in the Summer or any other season.  I know that most of us love these drinks, but remember to try and avoid the dark-colored acidic drinks.  These are similar to coffee and many of the items are coffee-based.  That color ends up staining your teeth after the acid destroys your tooth enamel.  That means that your teeth could look super yellow. The big issue is that these cannot be brushed away.  Stains are bad and when they get on your teeth they are hard to get off.

Tooth decay is real and so are the costs that go along with it.  The acid starts to break down your tooth enamel and can make some major issues happen.  The holes in your teeth and also the cavities that can be formed are not nearly as fun as the drinks.  The major issue is the cost that is involved.  If you end up drinking lots of these drinks and don't protect your mouth not only will your teeth be yellow, but will start to get sensitive and filled with holes.  Cavities are no joke and the time and pain they take from your day sucks.  I am not of fan of paying for them either. 

Be smart and take care of your teeth just like the ADA suggests, you to brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.  This is a preventative to not only protect your teeth but to brush away the sugar and acid that is on your teeth.  The small things in life can help you in the long run.  So make sure you have a good habit of brushing your teeth. 

Try and drink more water too.  This is a great way to rinse your mouth.  I think that keeping a bottle of water around and drinking after your treats can help to rinse the sugar off your teeth.  It is rather important to keep water around to rinse the bad sugar off. It also helps to keep your body hydrated.  That is a win-win for everyone.