Dental Benefit – Using a Straw
Using a straw is better for your teeth.
If you have ever had your teeth whitened, you may know the trick about drinking stain-able drinks such as coffee through a straw to maintain your newly whitened teeth. However, drinking sodas, sports/energy drinks, and juices through a straw is also a good idea to help protect your tooth enamel. Many of those drinks contain acids, such as citric and phosphoric, that can erode dental enamel, even if they are diet or sugar-free. Using a straw, you can position it toward the back of your mouth, limiting the contact the drinks have with your teeth. Helping to preserve the tooth enamel.