{"id":48,"date":"2022-08-26T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T12:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/?p=48"},"modified":"2022-10-11T12:50:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T12:50:30","slug":"fight-tooth-decay-with-these-three-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/26\/fight-tooth-decay-with-these-three-drinks\/","title":{"rendered":"Fight Tooth Decay with These Three Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Picture3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling while drinking cup of green tea\" class=\"wp-image-49\" width=\"312\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Picture3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Picture3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Picture3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Picture3.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Dental Hygienists&#8217; Association (ADAH) recently shared that roughly 80% of Americans will develop tooth decay by the age of 17. Furthermore, about 50% of adults in the U.S. have gum disease. The good news is that brushing and flossing aren\u2019t your only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">defenses against cavities<\/a> \u2013 what you drink can help too! So, keep reading to learn three beverages that can help you keep your smile happy and healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Beverages That Can Help Fight Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, what you eat and drink directly affects the condition of your teeth. To help keep them decay-free, try drinking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Green tea<\/strong> \u2013 From improving mental alertness to helping manage weight, green tea offers several benefits. Now, you can add cavity-fighting to the list! Green tea controls bacteria, lowers the acidity of saliva, and isn\u2019t high in sugar, making it the perfect morning beverage or afternoon pick-me-up.<\/li><li><strong>Milk <\/strong>\u2013 For decades, milk has been known for its smile-related benefits. In addition to strengthening your jawbone, it protects your enamel and fights tooth decay.<\/li><li><strong>Coffee<\/strong> \u2013 Yes, coffee has also been proven to help fight cavities! When researchers studied a random sample of 1000 individuals, they found that this caffeinated beverage helped prevent tooth decay when consumed without additives, like cream and sugar.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Few Drinks That Increase Your Chances of Developing Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s just as important to steer clear of drinks that increase your chances of developing cavities. One of the biggest offenders is soda. In addition to having a high amount of sugar, the dark color can quickly cause your teeth to stain. So, it\u2019s best to keep your consumption of this beverage to a minimum. It\u2019s also a good idea to do the same for other sugary items, including energy and sports drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Additional Ways to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to being mindful of what you drink, you should implement the following best practices to keep your teeth and gums healthy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brush for a full two minutes each morning and evening<\/li><li>Floss and rinse with mouthwash daily<\/li><li>Get a dental checkup and cleaning every six months<\/li><li>Eat a well-balanced diet<\/li><li>Quit smoking, biting your nails, and other unhealthy dental habits<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While drinking beverages like green tea and coffee alone won\u2019t protect your teeth, it can go a long way in the fight against cavities. Just make sure to use a straw to help prevent stubborn stains!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a focus on quality, a highly-trained team, and state-of-the-art technology, our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/\">Long Family Dental<\/a> is proud to help patients in and around Midlothian smile. With routine preventive care and essential restorative dentistry, we can help you keep your teeth decay-free too! If you want to learn more about how your diet impacts your oral health or you\u2019re overdue for your six-month checkup, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydentalmidlothian.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(972) 775-3192<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American Dental Hygienists&#8217; Association (ADAH) recently shared that roughly 80% of Americans will develop tooth decay by the age of 17. Furthermore, about 50% of adults in the U.S. have gum disease. The good news is that brushing and flossing aren\u2019t your only defenses against cavities \u2013 what you drink can help too! So, [&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-48","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fight Tooth Decay with These Three Drinks | Long Family Dental - Midlothian<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Think brushing and flossing are your only defenses against cavities? Think again! 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