Water Is the Best Beverage for Your Teeth

Water Strengthens Your Teeth

One of the simplest and most important things you can do to help avoid cavities is drinking water with fluoride (called the “nature’s cavity fighter").

Water Keeps Your Mouth Clean

Drinking soda, juice or sports drinks can help wash your dinner down, but they can leave excess sugar on your teeth behind. In your mouth, the cavity-causing bacteria love to consume sugar and create acid that tears away enamel, which is the outer shell of your teeth. Some of these beverages have also incorporated acids (phosphoric, citrus or malic acid) to make them taste less sweet.

Water purifies your mouth with every drink. It washes away leftover food, residue and dilutes the acids inside your mouth produced by the bacteria. You will also need to brush for two minutes twice a day to clean between your teeth, but drinking water will go a long way to keeping your smile cavity-free during the day.

Water Fights Dry Mouth

Saliva is your mouth’s first defense against tooth decay. Drinking water helps produce saliva, and saliva performs many important tasks to maintain the health of your teeth. It helps to provide their strength using phosphate, fluoride and calcium and also makes sure that food does not get stuck between the teeth by easing swallowing. When your saliva supply runs low, dry mouth may put you at risk for tooth decay. Dry mouth can lead to deterioration of your teeth and gums. Drinking water can help cut your risk as you and your dentist work to find the best long-term solution for you.

Water is Calorie-Free

Sweetened drinks that are high in sugar and calories, create a perfect storm that puts you at risk for cavities and other unhealthy consequences like weight gain. In fact, studies have shown that drinking water can actually help you lose weight. So the next time you need a drink, go guilt-free with water to take care of your body and your smile.

Prima Family Dental has been providing affordable, high-quality dental care with comprehensive education for seniors. Dr. Alla Shikhanovich is here to help you. Call Prima Family Dental at 781-944-4450 and make an appointment with us today.