Sipping hot fruit teas ‘can cause damage to the teeth’

New research published by King's College London has highlighted the damage that can be caused to teeth as a result of the way individuals eat and drink.

By comparing the diet of 300 people with severe erosive tooth wear and 300 people without, the researchers were able to determine several key behaviours that are linked to increased tooth erosion.

It found that sipping, swishing, holding or rinsing drinks in the mouth prior to swallowing was a significant risk factor, as well as the fact that fruit-flavoured teas and sweets, lozenges or medications have a large erosive potential.

Lead author of the study Dr Saoirse O'Toole said: "It is well known that an acidic diet is associated with erosive tooth wear, however our study has shown the impact of the way in which acidic food and drinks are consumed.

"With the prevalence of erosive tooth wear increasing, it is vitally important that we address this preventable aspect of erosive tooth wear."

The research has been published in the February edition of the British Dental Journal.

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