hardcore_gamer Posted December 5, 2013 I am trying to cut back on soda because of my teeth, but I have taken a liking to beer. Obviously beer isn't healthy in large amounts any more so then soda, but does it actually damage your teeth as much as, say, coke? Or soft drinks in general? 0 Share this post Link to post
Cupboard Posted December 5, 2013 It's decent for oral hygiene considering it kills off (to an extent) the microbial flora and fauna which propagate in the mouth. The only time I can see beer being a problem is when you get the "munchies", i.e. what foods you choose to consume after drinking a can. Beer has a lot of calories in it but they don't come from sugar, they're more like carbohydrates. If the fermentation process goes well, the yeast should have eaten all sugar. 0 Share this post Link to post
Avoozl Posted December 5, 2013 But also it's not as if you hold any of the drinks in your mouth for extended periods. 0 Share this post Link to post
Snakes Posted December 5, 2013 If beer were as bad for teeth as soda, I'd be gumming my delicious turkey on this fine, Wednesday evening. I think you'll be fine. 0 Share this post Link to post
45th Parrallel Posted December 5, 2013 It depends on how many fights you get into when you're drunk 0 Share this post Link to post
hardcore_gamer Posted December 5, 2013 Avoozl said:But also it's not as if you hold any of the drinks in your mouth for extended periods. Definde "extended periods". Good drinks stay in my mouth for a while so I can properly enjoy the taste. 0 Share this post Link to post
darknation Posted December 5, 2013 I fucking cracked one of my front teeth because I was drunk, misjudged the distance between glass and mouth and cracked myself in the gob with the rim of the pint. 0 Share this post Link to post
betabox Posted December 5, 2013 TheCupboard said:It's decent for oral hygiene considering it kills off (to an extent) the microbial flora and fauna which propagate in the mouth. The only time I can see beer being a problem is when you get the "munchies", i.e. what foods you choose to consume after drinking a can. Beer has a lot of calories in it but they don't come from sugar, they're more like carbohydrates. If the fermentation process goes well, the yeast should have eaten all sugar. Random nitpick: "sugar" is a sub-group of carbs. The one in beer, called maltose, is a type of sugar. But yeah, beer is low in it anyway. And it isn't as damaging to teeth as the sugar found in sodas. So having said that, beer isn't as bad for your teeth as soda. 0 Share this post Link to post
flubbernugget Posted December 5, 2013 Drinking soda is less damaging to your teeth of you drink it with a straw. I would assume the same goes for beer. 0 Share this post Link to post
Waffenak Posted December 5, 2013 not for your teeth but it builds spare tire around your waist as effectively if you drink it too much and forgot to move 0 Share this post Link to post
hardcore_gamer Posted December 5, 2013 flubbernugget said:Drinking soda is less damaging to your teeth of you drink it with a straw. I would assume the same goes for beer. Who on earth drinks beer with a straw? 0 Share this post Link to post
Dragonsbrethren Posted December 5, 2013 hardcore_gamer said:Who on earth drinks beer with a straw? You will, if this is really a concern. 0 Share this post Link to post
Cupboard Posted December 5, 2013 I would tend to agree; good beer is not enjoyed via straw. 0 Share this post Link to post
Darch Posted December 5, 2013 Beer is good for your teeth, your health, and life in general. Soda is bad. Beer is good. Burp. 0 Share this post Link to post
Maes Posted December 5, 2013 hardcore_gamer said:Who on earth drinks beer with a straw? Watch the movie "Cabaret Balkan" (or "The Powder Keg") and you'll see a very good example. 0 Share this post Link to post
Waffenak Posted December 5, 2013 I heard that some german beers are meant to be drank with straw because of their potent drunkness inducing effect 0 Share this post Link to post
Coopersville Posted December 5, 2013 hardcore_gamer said:Who on earth drinks beer with a straw? Watch the movie "The World's End" (or "Three Flavours Cornetto 3") and you'll see a very good example. 0 Share this post Link to post
Kontra Kommando Posted December 5, 2013 Actually the alcohol would at least kill a lot of germs and bacteria in your mouth. It is good to have a glass of white wine with fish, to do that. 0 Share this post Link to post
hardcore_gamer Posted December 5, 2013 Kontra Kommando said:Actually the alcohol would at least kill a lot of germs and bacteria in your mouth. It is good to have a glass of white wine with fish, to do that. Is this really true for Beer though? 5% vol really isn't much. 0 Share this post Link to post
Clonehunter Posted December 5, 2013 Coopersville said:Watch the movie "The World's End" (or "Three Flavours Cornetto 3") and you'll see a very good example. Dammit Cooper, I wanted to say this. 0 Share this post Link to post
Technician Posted December 5, 2013 You still going on about your teeth? 0 Share this post Link to post
betabox Posted December 5, 2013 Nevermind the effects of soda on teeth for a moment. Have you checked your blood sugar level recently due to your soda consumption (assuming not diet sodas)? 0 Share this post Link to post
Kirby Posted December 6, 2013 Found this on the IntarWebz. No references to speak of (aside from the "Beer Fox" who wrote the article) so I can't verify how accurate this article is, but read through it. If her stats on the pH levels are correct then that should give you a starting idea of comparison between other beverages. 0 Share this post Link to post
Dutch Doomer Posted December 6, 2013 Drink diet soda, not sure if you're better off with that. Some say its just as bad as normal soda, or worse. 0 Share this post Link to post
Technician Posted December 6, 2013 Dutch Doomer said:Drink diet soda, not sure if you're better off with that. Some say its just as bad as normal soda, or worse. As far acidity goes it still contains a fair amount of acid. My teeth can attest to that. 0 Share this post Link to post
myk Posted December 6, 2013 hardcore_gamer said: Is this really true for Beer though? 5% vol really isn't much. That's right, I prefer grappa instead. 0 Share this post Link to post
Graf Zahl Posted December 6, 2013 So... Beer is far worse for my brain cells than soda. Who cares about teeth? 0 Share this post Link to post
Technician Posted December 6, 2013 Graf Zahl said:Who cares about teeth? Are you really an Englishman posing to be German? 0 Share this post Link to post
Kontra Kommando Posted December 7, 2013 myk said:That's right, I prefer grappa instead. I love grappa, especially after coffee. My grandparents actually used to make their own. 0 Share this post Link to post