"Gatorade and Drinks that are supposed to be healthy"
Decay is making a come back in children and adults. One major problem is the misrepresentation of acidic and sugary drinks as healthy drinks.Gatorade is the major drink of choice for today's athletes. Unlike water, Gatorade has sugars and acids that are leading to decay. Flavored water drinks also contain sugars and acids. Diet Soda doesn't contain sugar but is high in phosphoric acids that break down tooth enamel. Citrus drinks like orange juice and grape juice are strong acidic drinks that can abrade enamel.
Today, sweets, sodas and sport drinks are not a treat, but a part of children's everyday diet. Bottled water also does not contain fluoride unless it is specifically labeled.
Children and adults should limit these unhealthy drinks. When drinking these acidic drinks like orange juice and Gatorade, rinse your mouth with water. After drinking avoid brushing your teeth for 20 minutes. Surprisingly, it is better not to brush your teeth right away because the acid etches the enamel and a toothbrush will damage the enamel.
Drink fluorinated water as much as possible, it is healthy and the dosage of fluoride is proven safe.