Dentists warn drinking fruit teas can damage your smile

Fashionable fruit teas have become increasingly popular in recent years, with a plethora of refreshing flavours and soothing caffeine-free "infusions" on offer.

But tea-lovers might be better off sticking to a traditional cuppa – for the sake of their smile.

Dentists have warned that the acid in fruit teas can erode our teeth, wearing away enamel and raising the risk of needing a filling or crown, reports the media.

Even a mug of hot water with a slice of lemon is dangerous, with the fruit containing six times the citric acid concentration of lemonade.

The warning comes from a Dental Institute, which found acidic drinks such as fruit tea consumed twice a day between meals made someone 11 times more likely to have moderate or severe tooth erosion.

Fruit's natural acids corrode teeth even faster when heated up with hot water, the scientists said. But a fashionable mug of rosehip or berry tea is safer if drunk with a meal – which halves the risk.

A dental surgeon who lead the study said: "Our study found acidic drinks like fruit teas are very erosive and quite popular.

"Many of the 300 people with tooth wear we looked at drank lemon and ginger tea or berry teas. There also seems to be a growing trend for people to have hot water and lemon in the morning when they wake up.

"The problem with hot drinks is that the heat increases the rate of chemical interaction with the teeth, making them more likely to cause damage."

People who sipped their drinks slowly or swilled them around in their mouths were more at risk of eroding their teeth, the review found.

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Say No To Pills, Try These Ways To Relieve Arthritis Pain At Home

Arthritis is not one form of pain; it is a whole group of degenerative conditions marked by stiffness and inflammation of joints. And sadly, this condition is more common than you were aware of. When bone cartilage wears off, bones rub against each other. Ouch! You can try taking medication for this pain but for how long can one depend on drugs. And what's worse, not one treatment can guarantee pain relief for arthritis. This doesn't mean that you can test all sorts of drugs on your body. In such a scenario, home remedies come to play.

Natural techniques of dealing with pain have become very popular overtime due to the fact that they are safe and free from all sorts of side effects. So here's a list of techniques you can use to get rid of arthritis pain at home. Take a look.
1. Lose weight
Your body weight impacts arthritis pain to quite an extent. The amount of weight that is put on your joints can impact the amount of pain you experience. Knees, hips and feet are highly affected. To prevent further damage, it is important for you to lose weight. This way, you will be able to decrease the levels of discomfort caused due to arthritis.

2. Exercise more
Exercising has more benefits that weight loss, for arthritis patients. Regular movements promote joint flexibility. However, you must avoid weight bearing exercises and walking, which may just worsen the pain. Try low-impact exercises such as water aerobics and swimming so that joint flexibility is achieved not much discomfort takes place.

3. Hot and cold therapy
When it is about arthritis pain, simple hot and cold treatments could also work wonders. Take long warm showers in the morning to keep arthritis pain at bay. A heating pad at night could also help in keeping your joints loose. The hot treatment works by reducing stiffness. However, the cold treatment is used to reduce inflammation and swelling.

4. Acupuncture
This Chinese medical treatment therapy involves the insertion of needles in specific parts of the body. This reroutes energy and restores balance in the body. And this is recognized as an effective treatment for arthritis pain. If you wish to use this technique, look for a licensed professional in your state.

5. Consume the right fatty acids
Omega 3 fatty acids are required in any person's diet for optimum health. Fish oil supplements, rich in these acids, are known to reduce joint pain and inflammation. Just consult with your doctor before you start taking such supplements.

6. Get a massage
Getting regular massages from a physical specialist can help in reducing stiffness and improving motion. Take regular massages to reduce the discomfort.

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