{"id":96,"date":"2017-09-02T21:30:27","date_gmt":"2017-09-02T21:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bgyoungdental.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2017-11-02T21:30:47","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T21:30:47","slug":"dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgyoungdental.com\/blog\/dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Shares Secrets About Sparkling Water Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-97\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgyoungdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iStock-520715440-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman drinking water smiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bgyoungdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iStock-520715440-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bgyoungdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iStock-520715440-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bgyoungdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iStock-520715440-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bgyoungdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iStock-520715440.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>With the holidays approaching, many people will try to cut their calories in preparation for the tasty meals that are around the corner. That means drinking more water and less soda.\r\n\r\nSome may have thought they found a loophole when it came to water consumption and soda fasting\u2014sparkling water. Unfortunately, sparkling water is bad for your health as well\u2014especially your oral health. Your dentist is here to explain how bubbly drinks are actually harming your teeth.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>Cut Calories and Cripple Your Smile<\/h2>\r\nWith no sugar or any other ingredients, how could sparkling water be bad for your health? The reality is that the bubbly effect that carbon dioxide creates has a chemical reaction in your mouth. Every time you take a drink, this is what happens:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Carbon dioxide turns into carbonic acid \u00a0(this is what gives your drink that fun bubbly feeling).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The acid formed can erode your tooth enamel.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Your teeth can become susceptible to greater dental problems because the protective layer of your teeth are being dissolved by acid.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you sip your sparkling water throughout the day? Hopefully, you don\u2019t add a lime or lemon to it\u2014that\u2019s even more acid!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhat are some of your better alternatives?\r\n<h2>Drink Sparkling Water Sparingly<\/h2>\r\nWhen you compare soda or some juices to sparkling water, of course they\u2019ll be less healthy. They\u2019re full of sugar! But the bottom line is that when you add carbon dioxide to your water, it is still more harmful to your mouth than plain water. Basically, water is the best substance that you can have at any given time\u2014whether you\u2019re on a diet or not. It helps keep your teeth clean, mouth hydrated, and it\u2019s calorie free!\r\n\r\nStill need proof? It\u2019s clearly shown on any pH scale. Simply put, the lower the number, the more acidic (worse) it is for you and your teeth. Pure water has a pH level of 7 compared to sparkling water with a pH level of 5-7. In comparison to sodas with a pH level of as low as 2, you\u2019re making smarter decisions with sparkling water and regular water. But, it\u2019s always best to just stick with plain water to protect your teeth.\r\n<h2>Don\u2019t Cut Corners! Drink Water.<\/h2>\r\nAlthough it can be difficult to avoid sodas, juices, and even sparkling water in your day to day life, it\u2019s best to go all natural when it comes to taking care of your health. We could go into a whole different post about how water is great for your mouth and overall body, but we\u2019ll save that for another day!\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>About Our Office<\/h2>\r\nWhen patients choose to visit Bradford Young Family &amp; Cosmetic Dentistry, they can rest assured that they will experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgyoungdental.com\/general-dentistry.html\">skilled dentistry<\/a> that\u2019s friendly and comfortable. We always keep your overall health in mind while at the same time improving your oral health. If you ever have any questions about how you can improve your dental health\u2014even about the foods and drinks you should indigene in\u2014feel free to call our office for helpful advice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the holidays approaching, many people will try to cut their calories in preparation for the tasty meals that are around the corner. That means drinking more water and less soda. Some may have thought they found a loophole when it came to water consumption and soda fasting\u2014sparkling water. Unfortunately, sparkling water is bad for your health as well\u2014especially your oral health. Your dentist is here to explain how bubbly drinks are actually harming your [&hellip;] <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bgyoungdental.com\/blog\/dentist\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","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-96","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Your Dentist Shares Secrets About Sparkling Water Here!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to know the secret about sparkling water that beverage companies don\u2019t want you to know about? 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