Drinking water has a number of health benefits, including protecting your teeth. Water is a necessity for our bodies and can also help people achieve a healthy smile, which is why it is so important to drink enough water. It will keep you hydrated, help your organs remain healthy, contribute to weight loss, and impact your oral health positively, so drinking water is a must!
If you’re not sure how water will help your teeth, the following information will be useful to you:
- Fluoride in water helps to strengthen teeth and maintain healthy tooth enamel. Tooth enamel becomes demineralized when acids mix with bacteria and sugars in the mouth. This demineralization eventually will lead to tooth decay. Fluoride is naturally found in food and beverages and helps to remineralize the teeth, and may even reverse small cavities by disrupting the demineralization process.
- Water does not contain sugar, unlike soda, juice, and sports drinks that can leave a sugar residue behind on tooth surfaces. Bacteria feed on these sugars and as this happens, the bacteria will produce acids that break down and weaken the enamel, leading to cavities. Since water does not contain sugars and helps to clean off the tooth surfaces, it is definitely the beverage of choice to avoid tooth decay.
- Water prevents dry mouth. Many people have prescribed medications from their physician, and oftentimes these medications can contribute to dry mouth. Normal saliva contains calcium and phosphate minerals that are protective against tooth decay. Furthermore, the normal salivary flow will help to wash away food particles that remain on or between tooth surfaces after a meal. Drinking water frequently can help with this as well!
- Lastly, water will help eliminate halitosis or bad breath, which is often a result of dry mouth. Drinking water will help with this aspect and wash away food particles that also contribute to bad breath, so you won’t have to feel self-conscious any longer.
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