{"id":468,"date":"2023-12-03T02:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T02:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenhillsdentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=468"},"modified":"2024-07-10T16:15:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T16:15:25","slug":"3-popular-holiday-drinks-you-should-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenhillsdentalcenter.com\/blog\/3-popular-holiday-drinks-you-should-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Holiday Drinks That Can Harm Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TwoYou will be surrounded by many delicious foods that will make your mouth water over the next few weeks. It’s important to watch what you eat during the holidays to avoid tooth decay; however, certain beverages can also be bad news for your dental health<\/a>. Here are 3 popular holiday drinks that can damage your smile.<\/p>\n

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1. Red Wine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Red wine is connected to certain health benefits, like blood pressure control. Unfortunately, it can come back to haunt your smile because it can stain your teeth. If you\u2019ve ever spilled wine on your shirt, you know it is a difficult stain to remove. No amount of brushing will remove the discoloration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not to mention, it is acidic and contains sugar, which can erode your enamel. Once your enamel is gone, it won\u2019t grow back. Alcohol also causes dehydration, which can make your mouth dry, increasing your risk of decay, infections, and bad breath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Eggnog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eggnog is a seasonal favorite, but it contains a lot of sugar, which feeds cavity-causing bacteria. If it contains alcohol, it\u2019s a recipe for disaster. The effects of alcohol can lead to decreased saliva production, which allows harmful oral bacteria growth to increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Coffee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The holidays are a busy time of the year. If you\u2019re drinking more coffee to make it through the day, your teeth can discolor. Adding sugar or creamer to your coffee exposes your pearly whites to sugar, which can cause tooth decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water is Always the Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always best to drink water whenever possible. Healthcare professionals recommend drinking at least eight 8-oz glasses of water daily to stay hydrated. You\u2019ll also keep your mouth moist to combat oral bacteria growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Mouth Healthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Besides switching to water, you can keep your mouth healthy during the holidays by following a few tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n