{"id":436,"date":"2023-12-14T07:02:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T07:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.claybrookedental.com\/blog\/?p=436"},"modified":"2024-01-10T07:02:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T07:02:52","slug":"protect-your-teeth-at-a-new-years-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.claybrookedental.com\/blog\/protect-your-teeth-at-a-new-years-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Toast to Your Smile: Keeping Teeth Safe at New Year\u2019s Parties"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Well, this year is starting to wrap up. It won\u2019t be long until 2024 arrives in force. Of course, you likely plan to celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve with food, drinks, and fun. Still, do go easy on the wine and champagne. Alcohol doesn\u2019t do your pearly whites good. Instead, always protect your teeth at a New Year\u2019s party. Your Gahanna dentist will even guide you. So, here\u2019s how to keep your smile safe<\/a> from alcohol during New Year\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Mouth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While great for loosening up, alcohol isn\u2019t good for your mouth. Drinking too much can cause issues like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Decay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol isn\u2019t harmless to your chompers. On the contrary, it often makes them decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons for this poor reaction. For starters, alcoholic drinks are highly acidic. Their acids will weaken your tooth enamel over time. Next, many wines and cocktails have plenty of sugar \u2013 the number one cause of tooth decay. Bad bacteria thrive on this carb, so sipping on an alcoholic drink can lead to plaque buildup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Mouth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While not well-known, one effect of alcohol is dehydration. Beer or wine can sap away moisture until you suffer a dry mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, drinking alcohol causes a decrease in your saliva. This liquid normally washes away microbes from your teeth. Your mouth will dry without it, letting nasty bacteria cling to your enamel. Given time, you\u2019ll then suffer from thirst, bad breath, and a higher risk of gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth Staining<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, alcohol is also a threat to your grin\u2019s looks. Various kinds can discolor your grin if you aren\u2019t careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, the way alcohol stains teeth is simple. Colored alcohol like red wine, sangrias, and similar drinks have deep hues. This coloring is caused by chromogens, which attach to weakened enamel and stain your smile. The results are long-lasting discoloration and an overall dullness. Neither of these make for good New Year\u2019s Eve photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Drink Safely on New Year\u2019s Eve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the above, you can have alcohol without harming your mouth. You just have to drink safely and in moderation. To that end, consider these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n