Alcohol, while pleasant on a drunk or even a connoisseur intoxicated, is known to waste not only internal organs, but teeth as well. Alcohol is a napalm bomb of sugars that, when metabolized by saliva in the mouth, almost immediately turns into plaque. And the situation worsens because almost all drunkards forget to brush their teeth after drinking a bottle full of liquor.
Gin, rummy, wine, vodka, whiskey, brandy, and all kinds of alcoholic beverages (and not to mention beer) have high concentrations of sugar. Sweet wines that have made their way into the mainstream liquor market are also taking center stage as the leading cause of plaque and tooth decay in teens and adults. Sugar is the only catalyst to define sweet wine from dry wine.
Grapes and apples are two of the main ingredients used in wine. Both fruits, when fermented, convert sugar into alcohol. Some of the fruit will not ferment, converting some of the extract to residual sugar, which is another danger to teeth, even with a negligible content of 1% to 3%, which means that even dry wine is not completely sugar-free. . Winemakers have also been deliberately adding sugar (sucrose) to wine to increase its alcohol content.
As mentioned above, alcohol is metabolized into sugar and then plate sugar faster than you can wake up from a hangover. The basic knowledge that we salivate more during the day than at night gives us the idea that drinking during the day will likely accelerate the deterioration of our teeth, regardless of whether we brush or not. Also, the chances of getting cancer are higher if the person drinks during the day, because the body’s metabolism is higher during the day.
Gum disease is also very common among alcohol drinkers. Middle-aged men are prone to periodontal disease, gingivitis, and bad breath. The daunting part is that men brush their teeth for only a few minutes without even gargling thoroughly. Overnight liquor stains on teeth cannot be removed with just a few strokes. If a drinking party cannot be avoided, be sure to bring non-alcoholic mouthwash to the event. And to better ensure your dental health, bring a toothbrush and toothpaste. It won’t hurt to come prepared.
Wine has been an essential part of the lifestyle of many people and generations to come. It is a sinful pleasure to get rid of a week’s heavy workload. People likes it. Women find it refreshing. Men enjoy it. Teenagers try all means to hook him to a party. The elderly enjoy the wine tasting. But beyond the praise alcohol receives, it still does not receive unanimous praise from the medical world, especially dentists. So be careful.
