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Bite down on summer tooth health Not a pretty sight …
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letes engaged in prolonged, vigorous A sandstorm with heavy winds hit Luke Air Force Base around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday
56th Medical Group physical activities, in most cases they completely obscuring the view of the White Tank Mountains normally seen from the inter-
are unnecessary. section of Marauder Street and 140th Drive. The dust storm was followed by a downpour
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summer it can be extremely hot. We $GYLFHBefore the next sip, check between July 15 and Aug. 15. Monsoon season also brings high humidity to the normally
want to stay cool and keep hydrated; the label to make sure the drink of dry desert.
however, sometimes we can harm choice is low in sugar. Not sure?
our teeth in the process. Drink water instead
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consuming sugary sports drinks can beverages for water
cause tooth damage. The American
Dental Association recommends the When sugary foods or drinks are
following tips to avoid damaging consumed (energy drinks or soda),
the teeth. for long periods of time, plaque bac
teria use the sugar to produce acids
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of teeth. Most carbonated soft drinks,
chewing including diet soda, are acidic and
therefore, bad for teeth. Caffeinated
Many people think ice is good for beverages, such as colas can also dry
teeth. It’s made of water, after all, out the mouth.
and doesn’t contain any sugar or
other additives. But chewing on hard $GYLFH When consuming carbon
substances can damage enamel and ated beverages, drink water too.
leave teeth vulnerable to a dental
emergency. Watch citrus intake
$GYLFH Break the habit and enjoy Drinking fruit juice might seem
water in its liquid form. like a healthier alternative compared
to soda; however, this is not the case.
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very acidic which can erode teeth
drinks and make them more susceptible to
cavities.
Sports and energy drinks sound
like they’re healthy. Many of those $GYLFH: To prevent damage to
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gredients. According to the American
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