Recently  I have been seeing a trend in my practice.  A healthy, young adult who has received regular dental care finds they suddenly have several new cavities.  I have seen it three times in the last week.  What is going on here?
In visiting with each, I have found a common thread.  Each is concerned about their health and have opted to avoid soft drinks and to consume sports drinks instead.  I have been doing some reading and have found that many studies are showing this same finding.  Here is one non-technical article that is informative and a good staring point for those interested in knowing more.  http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,187515,00.html
Like many things in life, moderation is the key. Â If you must drink the sports drinks (or soft drinks for that matter) do so responsibly. Â It may not hurt to rinse with water after the drink. Â Come to think of it, good old water is a wonderful thirst quencher. Â Maybe we should all consider drinking more of it!
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