A refreshing cocktail in the summer with the girls, a few shots in the club for a good mood, or a glass of red wine for enjoyment – alcohol accompanies many of us at social events and celebrations. However, alcohol is known to not only harm our liver but also our teeth. In the following blog article, we will inform you about the effects of your alcohol consumption on your teeth.
Consequences of alcohol consumption for our teeth
The Consequences of our alcohol consumptionSensitive teeth and discoloration of the teeth.
Maybe you know, you are enjoying a delicious cocktail at the bar and suddenly your teeth start to hurt. Toothache from alcohol is not uncommon. The reasons for this are as follows:
- Ethanol is alcohol and in our oral cavity, there are different pH levels. The acid in our mouth attacks the protective layer of the tooth and weakens the tooth.
- In many alcoholic beverages, there is also a lot of sugar. The bacteria feed on the sugar from our cocktails and excrete acids after digestion. The excreted acid also attacks our teeth. This results in our teeth hurting after consuming alcohol.
But sensitive teeth are not the only consequence associated with alcohol consumption, but also tooth discoloration.
Alcohol can cause yellowish discolorations that can be removed through a dental cleaning. Especially the intense dyes from red wine strongly stain the teeth. The acidity of the wine roughens the surface of our teeth, making the surface particularly receptive to the intense dyes of the wine.
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With a dental cleaning and a Bleaching can you whiten the teeth again. For sensitive teeth, it is advisable to brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste after bleaching. Order our now OnlySmile Products, so that at the next party the teeth shine even brighter!
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Author: Andrea (blogguru.de)