Sippy Cup Society Dissolving Teeth and Packing the Pounds
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
These days it seems that everyone needs something to suck on. Our children wander with a sippy cup or pacifier in mouth while their parents always have a latte or diet coke in hand. Yes, sucking and chewing does increase endorphins, perhaps as effectively as Prozac, but there are many down sides to the constant flow of chemicals on our teeth and into our bodies.
Many people are afraid the dentist will find cavities but now dental erosion is one of the most common chronic dental diseases in children and prevalent in many adults. The acidic chemicals in juices and pop can permanently dissolve tooth enamel. Most parents haven’t even heard of dental erosion. (more…)