Even recently, Henry Clover, a dentist say, a glass of wine at night can dry out the mouth, scrape calcium from the teeth and bad breath left.
When eating acidic foods or beverages such as orange, fruit juice, coffee or chocolate, cause enamel white, protective, layer of calcium on the surface of the teeth begin to dissolve.
This is because, the acid is able to soften the enamel and dissolve calcium. Well, when the softened enamel, can get under the nerve and cause sensitivity and pain.
Similar things happen in alcoholic beverages, because these types of drinks are very acidic. And, fizzy or carbonated wine is the worst of all alcoholic beverages.
"Surprisingly, the beer is not too bad for the teeth, as it has quite a lot of calcium, which promotes hardening of the teeth," Clover said as quoted by the Daily Mail.
However, the effect of alcohol not only on dental health, but also can increase the risk of oral cancer.
According to Cancer Research UK, as many as 75 to 80 percent of oral cancer patients say they frequently drink alcohol.
"Drinking to excess, especially in combination with smoking, a risk factor for oral cancer," said Dr. Clover.
However, he added, people who drank alcohol within the limits of the daily recommended not to worry. "But binge drinking is a risk factor itself and, when combined with smoking, increases the risk to 30 times," added Dr. Clover.
This is because alcohol can have a direct effect on the cells that line the inside of the mouth, including the gums and cheek.
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