The pH value of most carbonated beverages is between 2.2-4.9, and the critical PH value of the dentin on the tooth surface is 5.5! If you do not leave the mouth, it is equivalent to soaking your teeth in such liquid and slowly dissolving!
Why does carbonated beverages threaten dental health?
"sugar"
Carbonated drinks are the largest source of sugar in the modern diet, especially children and adolescents. To give a simple example, a 355ml canned cola contains 39g of sugar and a 500ml bottle of lemon carbonated beverage contains 77g of sugar.
"acid"
However, not all of the harmful effects of carbonated drinks on the teeth come from the sugar contained in them. The greater harm of carbonated drinks is actually "acid". Highly acidic beverages soften tooth enamel and accelerate the formation of dental cavities.
In fact, the lower the pH, the stronger the acidity of the beverage. For example, pure water is neutral. The pH of milk is 6.5, the pH of black coffee is 6.3, the pH of lemonade is 3.2, and the pH of cola is 2.5. It is worth noting that pH 5.5 is the critical value for the dissolution of dental enamel.
In the most extreme state, carbonated drinks can ruin your entire mouth!
A little American boy loved drinking Coke and lost all his teeth at a young age. He had to wear full dentures. In the medical field, this phenomenon is called "acidosis", which is simply the loss of tooth hard tissue dissolution caused by long-term extensive contact with acidic substances.
Measures against acid attack:
① Reduce the frequency and amount of carbonated drinks.
② When drinking carbonated beverages, it is best to use a straw to directly suck into the back of the mouth to avoid excessive contact with teeth.
③ When you just open the cap of carbonated beverages, don't rush to drink them first, and let the "bubbles" come out before drinking.
④ Do not brush your teeth immediately when drinking carbonated beverages. At this time, the tooth enamel is in a relatively fragile state. The tooth bristles will aggravate the damage.
⑤ Regularly go to the dental hospital for oral examination.
What warnings will be issued before teeth are "injured"
In fact, before the teeth are "incurable", they will also give you some tips and warnings!
Warning signs: pain in the teeth, tingling, or allergies to cold and heat, or pain while brushing and flossing. In case of the above situation, it is recommended that you must go to a regular dental hospital in time to seek medical treatment.