An Australian Dental Association (ADA) survey found that sports drinks are being consumed by over 50% of adults and 30% of children each week.
Often marketed as a healthier option than soft drinks and sold in gyms and health clubs, sports drinks are becoming a popular choice in fitness circles. But the ADA warns that a sports drink still contains around six to eight teaspoons of sugar in every serve.
The ADA also notes that the occurrence of dental disease is on the rise, with estimates stating that around 30% of adults and 50% of children have untreated tooth decay in Australia.
Instead of using a sports drink to replace lost fluid or electrolytes, drinking water is by far the best option to prevent tooth erosion and decay caused by high sugar drinks.
The high sodium content of sports drinks can leave you feeling thirsty, while the high sugar levels make it easier to drink quickly.
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We also recommend drinking water over any kind of sports or soft drink. If you are worried about your teeth in any way and would like a checkup, please call us on 9259 5774 or send an email.
Find out more about the ADA’s warnings on the consumption of sports drinks here.
