Mountain Dew Mouth

A term coined by unknown sources, mountain dew mouth is a kind of tooth decay that is caused by consuming excessive amounts of sugar-laden soft drinks. While a vast majority of soft drinks can result in tooth decay, Mountain Dew is noted for its popularity and wide appeal to a variety of soft drink consumers.

The term Mountain dew mouth is similar to another dental slang called meth mouth. Both are actually somewhat similar in that they both lead to excessive tooth decay and major gum problems similar due to dehydration.  As the undisputed leader of sodas, Mountain Dew leads to adverse dental issues when consumed regularly. This is because of the high caffeine and sugar content in the drink that can wreak serious damage to your gums and teeth.

The high level of caffeine in this soft drink imparts a bitter taste to it. A large amount of sugar is added to the beverage to hide the bitterness from the caffeine. This sugar is one of the root cause of a majority of dental problems arising among those that drink this sugary concoction. Another thing to keep in mind about mountain dew is the brominated vegetable oil.

Brominated vegetable oil when consumed daily cause lead to a build of bromine in the body. When too much bromine accumulates in the body it actually can cause hyperthyroidism. This in and of itself causes calcium loss in the bones as a manifest symptom of overactive thyroid. Do some research on this if you are skeptical.

Dentists can diagnose the condition of mountain dew mouth easily. Generally, however, it is not referred to as mountain dew mouth. This is just a slang-like term that is often used to describe cavities caused by soda. Symptoms of this mountain dew mouth manifest in the form of advanced periodontitis.

You can reduce the problems and pain associated with this condition by following the steps outlined below:

• You should reduce the intake of all sugar-filled soft drinks
• Maintain excellent dental hygiene at home
• Visit your dentist and fix teeth prone to infection

“Do the Dew” a bit less and enjoy a better sile in the future. If you have children do not let them have fizzy drinks until they have a good dental hygiene routine down. By avoiding temptation and replacing these soft drinks with healthier, natural alternatives, you will be doing a lot of good for your teeth and overall health.