Let's face it, having a drink after a long week can really take the edge off things. With more and more scientific research emerging around the effects of alcohol, there are even some options now that are healthier than others - check out our list of the 5 healthiest alcoholic drinks if you're interested. However, when it comes to dental care, let's just say it's not as positive as you'd hope.
According to Dr. Evelyn Lucas-Perry, a dentist at Aspen Dental, drinking alcohol is one serious way we may be accelerating our oral and dental health issues: "Drinks are coloured by chromogens that attach to tooth enamel having been weakened by the acid in alcohol...and due to the high acidity and amount of sugar in the majority of alcoholic beverages, drinking puts us at greater risk of cavities and erosion of tooth enamel."
