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Drinks and dental health.

R Sorvari1, I Rytömaa

  • 1Department of Anatomy, University of Kuopio, Finland.

Proceedings of the Finnish Dental Society. Suomen Hammaslaakariseuran Toimituksia
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Changing beverage consumption patterns, with declining milk intake and rising soft drink and juice consumption, pose risks to dental health. Sugar and acid in drinks can cause cavities and erosion, necessitating awareness of high-risk products and individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Health
  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Daily water intake averages 2-3 liters, with over half from beverages.
  • Beverage choices are shifting in Western countries, notably declining milk consumption and increasing soft drink, juice, and carbonated beverage intake.
  • These dietary shifts present potential risks to dental health due to sugar and acid content.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of changing beverage consumption on dental health.
  • To identify the risks associated with sugar and acid in drinks regarding dental caries and erosion.
  • To highlight the importance of individual factors and product formulation in mitigating negative dental outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of beverage consumption trends.
  • Analysis of the chemical properties of common beverages (sugar and acid content).
  • Correlation of beverage intake with dental health outcomes (caries and erosion).

Main Results:

  • Shifting beverage preferences towards soft drinks, juices, and carbonated beverages are noted.
  • Sugar and acid in these drinks are identified as significant risk factors for dental caries and erosion.
  • The dental effects of beverages are complex and influenced by individual factors, making prediction difficult.

Conclusions:

  • Recognizing at-risk individuals and high-risk beverage products is crucial for dental health.
  • Future product formulation and consumer awareness can help minimize the harmful effects of drinks on teeth.
  • Proactive identification of risk factors is key to preventing beverage-related dental issues.

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