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Alcohol and How it Affects Your Mouth, Teeth and Gums.

Many people report that their teeth feel sore and ache after drinking alcohol. What affect does drinking alcohol have on our dental health? Consumers are also worried about the high levels of alcohol in many mouthwashes. After a nights heavy drinking, many try and disguise the smell of booze by rinsing the mouth with a mouthwash whose primary ingredient is actually alcohol.

Alcohol has been proven in numerous studies to bad for your teeth. A study of the dietary habits of over 400 14-year olds in Birmingham found those who drank heavily were more likely to suffer from dental erosion.

Excessive consumption of alcohol has been linked to an increased risk of developing mouth cancer. According to Cancer Research UK, 75-80% of mouth cancer patients say they frequently drink alcohol.

The alcohol dries your mouth, which stops saliva production which is what you need to re-mineralize your teeth.The acids act to dissolve the teeth which first affects the enamel and then the dentine underneath. Many alcoholic drinks are made using lots of sugar. After a typical drinking 'session' when beer is consumed in large quanties for a long time, the teeth are coated in sugar.