St Patrick’s Day could herald teeth problems for some.
Ahead of today’s (March 17th) St Patrick’s Day celebrations people looking to celebrate the night with a customary green pint might like to consider their dental health first.
Heather Wolfe, a dental hygienist at Wilson Martino Dental Associates, told State Journal that adding green colouring to beverages can often make them more acidic and this can have a detrimental impact on the teeth.
She commented: “It’s always fun to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, but just be aware of some of the effects that it can have on your dental health as well.”
Ms Wolfe added people are therefore advised to rinse their mouth out with water after consuming highly acidic beverages.
Elsewhere, Mark Wolff, chair of cariology and comprehensive care at New York University School of Dentistry, recently told Boston.com that people should refrain from brushing their teeth directly after drinking acidic beverages.
He noted the enamel is weaker after being exposed to acids and therefore brushing at this time could cause more harm than good.