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SOFT DRINKS HAVE BOTH SUGAR AND ACID!
We are pleased to see the publicity given recently to the consumption of soft drinks in schools. Many patients who have been in to the office have been amazed by the information on acidity and sugar content of many soft drinks given in a poster we have on display. We've reprinted a portion of the poster here for your benefit.
Notice that a single can of Mountain Dew has eleven teaspoons of sugar.
Could you imagine that much sugar in a cup of coffee?
Soft Drinks are Hard on Teeth
Minimize the Risk:
• Drink carbonated soft drinks and sweetened liquids (like fruit juice) in moderation.
• Drink fluoridated water and use a fluoride toothpaste.
• Swish out your mouth with water to dilute the sugar and acid.
• Use a straw to keep sugars and acids away from your teeth.
• Never consume soft drinks or juice at bedtime (liquid pools in your mouth coating your tongue and teeth).
• Throw the cap away to prevent ongoing sipping.
• Read the labels - sweetened drinks are high in sugar.
• Get regular dental cleanings to remove plaque (bacteria) build-up on your teeth.
Acid*
(low=bad)
Sugar**
Tsp. Per
12oz.Serving
(one can)
PURE WATER
7 (neutral)
0
Barq's
4.61
10.7 tsp.
Diet Barq's
4.55
0
Diet 7UP
3.67
0
Sprite
3.42
9 tsp.
Diet Dr. Pepper
3.41
0
Diet Coke
3.39
0
Diet Mountain Dew
3.34
0
Grape Minute Maid
3.29
11.9 tsp.
Mountain Dew
3.22
11 tsp.
Fresca
3.20
0
Orange Slice
3.12
11.9 tsp.
Diet Pepsi
3.05
0
Nestea
3.04
5 tsp.
Surge
3.02
10 tsp.
Gatorade
2.95
3.3 tsp.
Dr. Pepper
2.92
9.5 tsp.
Squirt
2.85
9.5 tsp.
Hawaiian Fruit Punch
2.82
10.2 tsp.
Orange Minute Maid Soda
2.80
11.2 tsp.
Coke Classic
2.53
9.3 tsp.
Pepsi
2.49
9.8 tsp.
BATTERY ACID
1.00
0
*Laboratory test, U of M School of Dentistry, 2000
**USDA:4.2grams=1 tsp. Granulated sugar
The Life Stages of Your Teeth (252kb)
Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease is a chronic infection of the gums and bones holding your teeth in place. If left untreated, the gums and bones holding your teeth in place can be damaged, leading to possible tooth loss. Periodontal disease is very common and affects an estimated 50 million people in the United States. Recent studies suggest a link between periodontal disease and other health complications including diabetes and heart disease.
Sugar and Acid
Life Stages of Teeth
Periodontal Disease
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We are pleased to see the publicity given recently to the consumption of soft drinks in schools.
Many patients who have been in to the office have been amazed by the information on acidity and
sugar content of many soft drinks given in a poster we have on display. We've reprinted a
portion of the poster here for your benefit. Notice that a single can of Mountain Dew has
eleven teaspoons of sugar. Could you imagine that much sugar in a cup of coffee?
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