Carbonated drink consumption is on the rise in the UK and is particularly rife in the summer months as we try to remain hydrated.
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With the British summer upon us, TePe, the experts in oral hygiene are warning this increased fizzy fluid intake can lead to a rise in tooth decay.
We spend our summers protecting our skin with suncream and eyes with sunglasses, yet how many of us take the time to protect our teeth from the influx of Pimms & lemonade and other sugary summer drinks? With last year’s heat wave resulting in soft drinks having the highest volume increase of all food & drink categories, with sales rising by 10%, this summer we need to be aware of the impact that carbonated drinks have on teeth in both the short and long-term.
With a two-litre bottle of carbonated drink containing the equivalent of 52 cubes of sugar, TePe Oral Hygiene is encouraging consumers to counter this syrupy intake by cleaning interdentally, combating the potential build-up of plaque. With tooth-brushing alone missing 40% of the tooth’s surface, brushing in the gaps between our teeth helps prevent gum disease and tooth decay that can result from this change in drinking habits.
Festivals are also a key culprit where carbonated and sugary drink consumption has never been more prominent. Our teeth and gums are neglected by a lack of bathroom facilities, yet also remain constantly under attack from sugary drinks and sweet foods. With tooth cleaning becoming a secondary thought, popping a TePe Interdental Brush into a wash bag will keep teeth clean and help to erase bad breath– something no one wants in a small tent!
Elaine Tilling, dental hygienist at TePe Oral Hygiene says; “Summer is the time people become relaxed and normal eating and cleaning habits may not be as religiously followed. The inevitable changes in drink and food consumption need to be countered by a complementary oral care routine. Simple steps, such as interdentally cleaning once a day, means that we can all strive to keep our teeth and gums healthy all year round”.
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