SODA POP CAVITIES

Do you realize that the average 16 oz. bottle of soda pop may have as much as 13 teaspoons of sugar in it? Far and away the biggest cause of tooth decay and tooth loss today is associated with overuse of soda pop products. Even sport and energy drinks have very high sugar and citric acid contents and can easily cause severe cavities to start. Diet sodas, while they don't have sugar, still have a high acid content and can cause cavities as well if over- used.  Carefully read the ingredients of products that you eat or drink and try to substitute sugar free products as much as possible.

If you have a habit of drinking excess amounts of pop or energy /sport drinks, you may have tooth damage.  Often, the cavities begin between the teeth or along the gumline where they may not be immediately noticed by the patient.  These type of cavities may not be painful until they become quite advanced and often result in unsightly smiles and broken teeth.  It is not uncommon for young people, many in their early 20’s to experience tooth loss from this habit. 




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Regular dental check-ups with x-rays can detect the beginning stages of the cavities and alert you to the problem so that you can work on reducing the amount of sugared drinks that you consume.   By early detection, your dentist can restore the cavities and discuss ways of preventing further tooth damage.

At Sciascia Dental   http://www.sciasciadental.com/, we emphasize preventive dentistry and when a problem with sugared drinks is suspected, we make an effort to advise the patient and help them make alternative choices which would not be likely to cause tooth damage.  Of course, we also are able to restore the damaged teeth with natural looking restorations to restore the beauty and function of the patient’s teeth.  Even people who have severe damage or  tooth loss can have their smile restored in a few easy appointments. Of course, to maintain that new smile, the patient needs to change their eating and drinking habits and practice good home care to prevent recurrence of the problem.


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If you know that you may have cavities or are drinking more soda pop or sport drinks than you should, call Sciascia Dental   SCIASCIADENTAL@FRONTIERNET.NET  for an exam and consultation.    Don’t wait until your teeth are hurting or breaking to seek help.  The earlier the problem is addressed, the more easily, and inexpensively the teeth can be restored.   Don't risk your smile -- schedule an exam today.

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