A dangerous 'dark side' of flavored, flavored water detected

Aromatic sparkling water can be less acidic than carbonated drinks and fruit juices, but these drinks can be equally bad for teeth

According to experts, sales of aromatised water have increased significantly over the years, thanks to perhaps various new flavors - such as strawberries, kiwi, raspberry and watermelon - that are being marketed. The researchers stressed that aromatized water is generally less acidic and that the carbonization process alone can not stimulate enamel erosion. However, experts say that the addition of mostly sour taste could contribute to the fact that these drinks are considered potentially dangerous to the health of teeth.

According to healthcare expert Edmond R. Hewlett, these drinks lead to "incremental depletion of enamel on the teeth, which in time can affect their structural integrity, making them hypersensitive to temperature and potentially more prone caries." Hewlett currently serves as a Consumer Advisor for the American Dental Association and a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry. Professor Hewlett recommended several steps to prevent the erosion of enamel caused by drink. According to Hewlett, people should not take aromatized water as the primary source of hydration.

The expert also pointed out that if we drink a drink, we can more easily limit the exposure of the enamel. Hewlett also recommended drinking a drink together with a meal to stimulate the flow of saliva that neutralizes the acid, which in turn can ensure good tooth health. Flavored aerated water is also very acidic, according to studies of PH beverages, as an important factor in determining whether it acts corrosively on the teeth or not. According to experts, every drink with a pH lower than 4 is considered potentially harmful to the teeth.

Lower levels of pH determine higher acidity and greater likelihood of tooth damage. Ordinary tap water has a pH level of between six and eight. The carbonization process reduces the pH to about 5. It may be safe to consume, but the addition of flavor leads not only to reducing pH, but also can remove calcium from the teeth. Previous studies have shown that water with flavor can damage your teeth. For example, a study published last year showed that ordinary sparkling water has a pH of 5.

However, non-carbonated aromatized water Desserts of grape, lemon or strawberry flavors had a pH of about 3. This was just slightly better than RC Cole at pH 2.32, and Coca-Cola at pH 2.37. Co-authored by dr. John Ruby said carbonization alone can not cause enamel damage. The second study showed that aromatic sparkling water has acidic properties that are potentially dangerous to the teeth.

To carry out the study, a team of researchers from the University of Birmingham and the United Kingdom School of Dental Medicine examined samples of aromatized sparkling water and found that the samples had a significant titrated acidity of 0.344 to 0.663 mmol and a low pH level between 2.74 and 3.34. The samples also had an erosive potential between 89 and 143 percent. The researchers concluded that aromatised water should be recognized as potentially erosive and should be labeled as a potentially acidic beverage.

• 22 Jul, 2018
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