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Drinking white wine can cause more damage to teeth than red wine or coffee, which is known to lead to staining, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrition Research. The report found that white wine is more likely to cause dental erosion.
"White wine will have a lower pH, so it's more acidic. The acid will erode the enamel surface" said Karen Coates, dental advisor for the British Dental Health Foundation. "You can neutralize the acid in the mouth by having something of an alkali or a neutral pH. Things like cheese, breadsticks, nuts and seeds will help to get the saliva pH back to the even level again."
In related news, a survey conducted by Align Technology found that 46 per cent of women feel embarrassed about their teeth.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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You have covered this topic very well about the damaging effects of white wine. It is really a new thing for me that white wine is more acedic than red wine. Thanks
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