{"id":66,"date":"2019-07-26T19:01:23","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T19:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2019-07-26T19:01:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T19:01:24","slug":"dentist-sports-drinks-harm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/26\/dentist-sports-drinks-harm\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do Sports Drinks Do to Your Teeth? Your Dentist Explains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_241947614__1564167569_12990-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_241947614__1564167569_12990-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_241947614__1564167569_12990-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_241947614__1564167569_12990.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is here, which means intramural clubs and sports\ncamps are in full swing. But before you bring your favorite energy drink to the\nbig game, consider sticking to water. Recent studies have revealed that sports\ndrinks are just as harmful for your teeth as sodas and other sugary drinks. Tooth\ndecay can affect more than your oral health \u2014 including your athletic\nperformance. In this post, your dentist explains what sports drinks do to your\nteeth and what drinks you should consider swapping them out with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Citric Acid Harm My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve heard how sugary drinks can cause cavities, but a\nrecent study published in General Dentistry says that sports drinks are just as\nharmful. This is due to a specific ingredient: citric acid. Citric acid is used\nin sports drinks to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life. Unfortunately, it\nwill also strip the enamel from your teeth. Once teeth enamel is gone, it\u2019s\ngone for good, and its absence puts your teeth at a higher risk of cavities and\ndecay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can this Affect My Athletic Performance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The state of your dental health can have a huge impact on\nyour physical performance. Athletes with dental issues are likely to suffer\nfrom difficulty eating and sleeping, systemic inflammation, and pain throughout\nthe body. The combined emotional and physical effects can distract them and\nhinder their performance. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Good Alternatives to Sports Drinks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">keep\nyour teeth healthy<\/a> but still want a drink to boost your physical performance,\nconsider one of the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Water <\/strong>continues to be the best way to\nstay hydrated <\/li><li><strong>Coconut water <\/strong>is rich in electrolytes,\nparticularly magnesium and potassium <\/li><li><strong>Watermelon juice <\/strong>has been found to reduce\nsoreness in athletes and is a great source of vitamins, potassium and\nantioxidants <\/li><li><strong>Cactus water <\/strong>contains hydrating\nantioxidants, natural electrolytes, vitamins and minerals<\/li><li><strong>Homemade drinks <\/strong>can be just as hydrating\nand electrolyte packed. Bananas are a great ingredient, as well as celery kale\nand cucumber. Make your own recipe with different fruits and veggies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s important to keep your strength up during a\nsports game, don\u2019t jeopardize your teeth this summer for an energy boost. Try\nthe various alternatives to sports drinks or make your own concoction at home. Talk\nto your dentist if you want more tooth-friendly drink recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ukti Phadnis has almost a decade of dental experience.\nShe strives to deliver high-quality dental care by providing patient education\nand proactive preventive treatment. Dr. Phadnis is committed to lifelong\neducation by attending numerous continuing education courses. If you have\nfurther questions about your oral health, she can be reached through her\nwebsite or at 860-400-3007.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is here, which means intramural clubs and sports camps are in full swing. But before you bring your favorite energy drink to the big game, consider sticking to water. Recent studies have revealed that sports drinks are just as harmful for your teeth as sodas and other sugary drinks. Tooth decay can affect more [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions\/68"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}