Sodas and straws?

Question

Will drinking soda through a straw help prevent the soda from getting on the majority of your teeth? I have cavities in my front teeth and the dentist and assistants kept asking me how many sodas a day I drank. My teeth looked like I was drinking 2 a day but I actually probably drink like 2 or 3 a week... so will drinking through straws help any you think?

I brush and (floss at night) every day, and its in my usual habit to chew Trident whenever I can. I don't eat super sweet candy anymore because my teeth can't stand it. But I'm getting all this fixed now thankfully, i hope.

Answer 1

Yes drinking through a straw will help keep some of the sugar off of your teeth, but not all of it. Drinking sprite will not make a difference either, for the person that posted that. If you have decay on your front teeth, then you need to quit drinking soda or pop as some want to call it altogether. Try to switch to diet, or drink more water. Not only is the sugar bad for you, but also the acid in a lot of soft drinks is bad as well. There are several studies out that also show that people who drink more carbonated beverages have decreased bone density. You don't want brittle bones, as they support your body, but also hold your teeth in your mouth and jaw. Sports drinks are even worse for your teeth then carbonated beverages. So if you do have a carbonated drink or a sports drink, use a straw, and then make sure you rinse with water, then brush your teeth. When you mess them up, clean them up.

Answer 2

Try brushing 3 times a day. Or it could be that your enamel has worn down and you are more prone to cavities. Try not to drink as much soda now that you have so many cavities. But to answer your question I think if you drink soda with a straw it doesnt get all over your teeth as opposed to just drinking it straight out of the can or cup.

Answer 3

Are u brusing 2-3 times a day? Are you flossing, chewing sugarless gum and using mouth wash? All of these things could be a big help for you as well as drinking flourenated water (found in any 'baby store') or getting regular flouride treatments from your dentist.

I believe that drinking soda and coffee from a straw would prevent staining from those drinks...if you are only drinking 2 or 3 sodas a week or even a day I do not believe that soda is the cause of your problem.

Answer 4

Probably a little but only if you stick it way down. If you have to drink soda that much, rinse your mouth with water right afer. it gets a lot of the sugar off your teeth. And do you really have to drink 2 or 3 a week? Water's fine!!! And healthier!!

Answer 5

I drink soda as well and I have learned that chewing gum like trident helps alot. I don't have any cavities but a assistant at my dentist office recommended it. I love my Pepsi and have prolly at least one a day. Plus I brush and floss everyday that helps as well!

Answer 6

I used to love straws while i became little yet now i do no longer probably care approximately them. I opt to drink without delay from the can or bottle extremely of out of a pitcher. i will see how the straw could make a soda look bubblier tho - the bubbles get caught interior the straw and you get a greater advantageous concentration of them on your first suck. (I used to love observing the straw upward push up out of the soda b/c of the bubbles!)

Answer 7

Maybe you should try to drink a clear soda like sprit., but if you drink through a straw I think that it will still get on your teeth. Or maybe just drink something else instead of pop. Or use like whitestrips.

Answer 8

Cavities are formed when sugar remains near the teeth crevices. Therefore, using a straw should reduce the changes of getting cavities.

My guess...I am not a dentist.

Answer 9

If the soda doesnt touch your teeth yes it will. It doesn't matter if you call it soda or pop.

Answer 10

simple.

dont drink the sodas for a while see if it helps after you get em filled