A dental expert has issued a warning to prosecco drinkers and revealed the havoc it could be playing on your teeth.
Prosecco creates a perfect tooth eroding combination due to its sweetness, high acidic content and carbonation. The sparkling drink is also around 200 times more acidic than what is required to break down tooth enamel.
A dental hygienist from Bandon Dental told the ECHO: "Over time prosecco drinkers may start to see a white line form under the gum, which if poked will feel soft. This is tooth decay which can lead to fillings and other issues."
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They added: "One glass of prosecco contains about one teaspoon of sugar, now this isn’t necessarily a concern when it comes to tooth decay but it does make people inclined to drink more, which means more exposure to the harmful acid, leading to far more erosion.
"It's also bad news for Guinness drinkers, as the stout can significantly stain teeth".
The hygienist recommends switching to gin and tonic or light beers instead. But if you're set on drinking prosecco, you can use a straw to limit the contact between the liquid and your teeth.
Eating some cheese between drinks will also help as it will increase the flow of saliva in the mouth which ultimately neutralises the harmful acids, the dental hygienist said.
They added: "You can also just dilute the drink with some ice or even a dash of water. It’s important to remember also, only brush your teeth around an hour after having your last drink as your enamel will be weakened by the prosecco, if you brush right away the saliva won’t have had enough time to remineralise and protect your teeth, leading to damage.”
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