A healthy lifestyle can have an unhealthy effect on teeth

GSK reveals that Modern Lifestyle attacks teeth A healthy lifestyle can have an unhealthy
effect on teeth GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the leading oral care expert, has revealed a link
between the acid erosion of teeth and the modern diet. Acid erosion is the wear to tooth
enamel caused by the 21st century lifestyle which threatens the teeth of both men and women
of all ages. This dental condition is a form of erosion that is caused by acid softening
the surface of the tooth’s enamel and which results in a reduced enamel thickness which
can lead to changes to the teeth such as changes to texture, shape and appearance.
Teeth can also become sensitive. Today there is generally a greater understanding about
lifestyle, health and nutrition. The modern diet is considered healthier than in the past
with more low sugar and low fat options, but GSK warns that the food and drink consumed as
part of the modern diet is often highly acidic and can irreversibly damage teeth. There is
a trend to drink fruit juice, which is seen as more healthy and nutritious, and to choose
low calorie drinks and low fat food options. But acid found in many fruits, fruit juices,
teas, vinegar and certain diet or non-diet soft drinks such as fizzy colas, can cause the
softening of the teeth’s enamel surface making the enamel prone to wear. Modern cooking
trends can also affect the acidic content of food. Research from the University of Dundee
in the United Kingdom found that roasting vegetables such as courgettes, onions and peppers
in the oven increased their acidity compared with traditional cooking methods such as stewing
and boiling. Other demands of modern life have also contributed to the increased risk of
Acid Erosion to teeth ... 
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