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At this point, you already grasp that certain liquids are bad for your teeth<\/a>. Such beverages can damage your pearly whites and make them look worse. Luckily, it isn\u2019t too hard to compensate for these things. Such beverages can damage your pearly whites and make them look worse. Luckily, it isn\u2019t too hard to compensate for these things. Drinking through a straw is better for your teeth. By doing so, your smile will stay good-looking and well-protected. If you\u2019d like to learn more, your Fort Worth dentist is happy to explain. So, here\u2019s a summary of how drinking straws help teeth and which beverages should be had with a straw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does a Straw Help Your Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, drinking without a straw will bathe your teeth in certain liquids. These liquids, in turn, can greatly harm your pearly whites at times. In fact, the wrong beverage could cause you to have a dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, a drinking straw limits the amount of liquid that reaches your teeth. That means a lower risk of damage and other nasty oral effects. After all, a straw would do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevent Tooth Decay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, it isn\u2019t just specific foods that can cause tooth decay. A range of beverages can also trigger the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, some popular drinks are sugary and acidic. That means they\u2019ll erode your tooth enamel when exposed to the latter. From there, your risk of cavities, tooth sensitivity, and similar concerns will increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All that said, a drinking straw prevents decay by limiting the liquid that reaches your enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Stained Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not careful, your drink of choice could easily stain and discolor your teeth. Aside from eroding enamel, many beverages contain coloring additives or are naturally colored. These elements allow them to stain and discolor teeth easily. As such, try to have colorful drinks with a straw. If your teeth are already in a bad way, avoid a worse outcome by drinking colored items from a straw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinks to Have with a Straw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, some beverages are safer for teeth than others. It\u2019s the riskier ones that you should drink with a straw. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Soda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Coffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Sports drinks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Fruit punch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Wine & Other Alcoholic Beverages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Juices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you lack a straw, you\u2019re better off skipping the drinks above. Instead, feel free to have healthy and fluoridated water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, drinking through a straw is better for your teeth. Therefore, make sure to practice the habit as consistently as you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. David Tillman<\/em><\/a> is a dentist based in Fort Worth, TX, having earned his DDS from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. He\u2019s also been listed as a \u201cBest Dentist\u201d in Fort Worth Magazine and a \u201cSuper Dentist\u201d in Texas Monthly Magazine. Today, his specialties are preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as dental emergencies.  Dr. Tillman currently practices at <\/em>his self-titled clinic<\/em><\/a> and is reachable on <\/em>his website<\/em><\/a> and by phone at (817)-870-4746<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At this point, you already grasp that certain liquids are bad for your teeth. Such beverages can damage your pearly whites and make them look worse. Luckily, it isn\u2019t too hard to compensate for these things. Such beverages can damage your pearly whites and make them look worse. Luckily, it isn\u2019t too hard to compensate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Drinking Through a Straw is Better for Teeth | Tillman Smiles<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know that drinking through a straw is better for your teeth? 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