6. Alcoholic beverages
Beer, wine, hard liquor, and cocktails—you name them—can all negatively affect the health of your teeth—especially if you like to consume your drink slowly. Now… are you a beer lover? Because, along with the carbs in beer that bacteria feed on, the carbonation makes it acidic, which also erodes tooth enamel.
When it comes to wine, this alcoholic drink could have more sugar than you think (a glass of sweet white can have up to eight grams), but it’s the sugary cocktails you really have to watch: Besides the sugar, drinks with higher alcohol content can dry out your mouth, making you more prone to cavities and gum disease. So, next time you go out, maybe it’s a good idea to rethink your drink.
