{"id":599,"date":"2024-10-17T17:23:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T17:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/?p=599"},"modified":"2024-10-17T17:23:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T17:23:54","slug":"how-beer-affects-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/how-beer-affects-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Beer Affects Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s October again, which means in many places it\u2019s time for Oktoberfest! If you\u2019re a beer fan, this is your time to shine. But before you raise a glass to your favorite malt beverage, take a moment to understand the impact it has on your oral health<\/a>, so you can enjoy responsibly all year long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Alcohol and Dehydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the downsides to alcohol of any kind is that it can cause dehydration, not just in your body but in your mouth, too. This means that bacteria have a welcoming environment to thrive and increase your risk of cavities and gum disease. Thus, if you do enjoy the occasional brew, be sure to follow it with a glass of water and brush your teeth when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar, Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it may not taste particularly sweet, beer contains alcohol, which in turn contains sugar. Sugar clings to the teeth and is devoured by the bacteria living in your mouth, which then secrete acids that eat away your tooth enamel. This can then cause tooth decay and cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Stains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though beer isn\u2019t loaded with dark tannins like wine, it\u2019s still dark enough to stain your teeth, so be sure to rinse your mouth out when you\u2019re done drinking and brush well to avoid permanent discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Good News About Beer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though there are a few ways Beer can harm your teeth, believe it or not it has a few benefits, too. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n