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Whether you're a devoted Stanley Cup fan or are content to take around any fashionable tumbler for consolation, it may be challenging to hear the most recent dental advice.
Yeah, that's right! It appears that many of us have leaned a little too far in the opposite direction after decades of hearing criticism for not drinking enough water during the day. But we might not be fully to fault because of the popularity of oversized, attractive drink bottles.
Our medical source tells us "non-stop sipping through a straw during the day dilutes your saliva and erodes your enamel. What I see in some of my patients is reduced volume of enamel, tooth discoloration, and sensitivity,” Although drinking too much water could seem like a good thing for your saliva production. Our sources clarify that saliva and water are very different fluids, with saliva being essential to numerous body processes.
As a result, the dentist recommends waiting approximately 30 to 60 minutes after a meal before consuming large quantities of water.
The exact amount of water each person should aim to drink can fluctuate largely depending on factors such as diet, weather, physical activity and lifestyle. So I would definitely think about what I just read next time I look to grab my Stanley!