So-called “light” sodas could prove to be more dangerous for dental health than their sugary counterparts.
- 85% of diet soda consumers had the most severe cases of dental erosion.
- The authors of this study suggest that diet drinks “may be linked to systemic diseases”.
Parents keep repeating this to children:Not too many sodas, it gives cavities It is therefore a well-known fact that sugary drinks and dental health do not mix well. If we add to this the risks of weight gain, or even obesity, the balance does not clearly tip in favor of these drinks.
Hence certainly the growing success of “diet sodas”, that is to say light versions of these beverages, where the sugar is for example replaced by aspartame. However, “light sodas” might be worse, underlines a study published Friday, October 8 in the JDR Clinical and Translational Research and carried out by researchers at Boston University.
Based on dietary habits and dental health data collected over approximately one year as part of of a national surveythe authors of this work classified the participants in the survey in the category of heavy consumers of the following drinks: sodas, water, coffee/tea and light drinks.
Watch your teeth to protect yourself from other diseases
Results of the races: 85% of diet soda consumers had the most serious cases of dental erosion. In comparison, 83.9% of coffee (or tea) drinkers had significant dental erosion, compared to 78.9% of water drinkers. The authors of this study suggest that diet drinks “may be linked to systemic diseases”.
The scientific literature has in fact demonstrated several links between poor dental health and the appearance of certain pathologies, such as heart problems and diabetes. Gum infections such as periodontitis (which can lead to loose teeth if left untreated) are also considered risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease.
Maintaining your oral hygiene is therefore essential to maintain good health and not just to keep a nice smile!
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