Excessive Sports and Energy Drink Consumption Harmful for Dentin Health, suggests study
Researchers have found in a new study that Overconsumption of sports and energy drinks can negatively affect dentin tissue. Therefore Individuals are advised to limit their intake to protect dental health.
A study was done to evaluate the laboratory effects of various energy and sports drinks on the surface microhardness and roughness of dentin. 60 extracted, sound bovine incisors were selected. After embedding the crown segments in acrylic resin blocks, the buccal surfaces were ground to expose a flat dentin surface. The dentin specimens were randomly divided into six groups (n=10): (DW) Distilled water (negative control), (M) Monster, (RB) Red Bull, (IS) Isostar, (PR) Powerade, and (CC) Coca-Cola (positive control). Following the initial microhardness and roughness measurements, the specimens were immersed in the beverages, with pH and titratable acidity (TA) values measured, three times a day for 20 minutes. After 7 days, final measurements were recorded. A single specimen from each group was examined under a scanning electron microscope. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Bonferroni, Tukey, and Games-Howell tests (P< 0.05). RESULTS: All groups showed a significant reduction in microhardness, except for the DW group (P< 0.05). While there were no statistically significant differences between the RB and M groups (P> 0.05), significant changes in microhardness were observed between RB and the other tested groups (P< 0.05). An increase in surface roughness was observed in all tested groups except DW (P< 0.05). All the tested sports and energy drinks caused a reduction in surface microhardness and an increase in surface roughness. The consumption of these beverages may increase the risk of dental erosion. The excessive consumption of sports and energy drinks might have harmful effects on dentin tissue. Individuals should be advised to limit their intake of such beverages.
Reference:
Polan, Meltem N., et al. "Effects of Energy and Sports Drinks On Dentin Surfaces." American Journal of Dentistry, vol. 38, no. 3, 2025, pp. 117-123.
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