Year-End Drinking Parties Keep Going, and Your Teeth Are at Risk

As the year comes to an end, year-end gatherings and company drinking parties become more frequent. However, what you should be careful about is the effect that continued drinking has on your teeth. Special attention is needed for various drinks and side dishes, so let’s take a look together.

1. Fruit-flavored soju with high sugar content can cause cavities

Among the soju enjoyed at year-end gatherings, fruit-flavored soju with a high sugar content requires caution. This soju contains about 15 to 17 sugar cubes’ worth of sugar, and if it accumulates on the surface of the teeth, it can cause cavities. Drinking milk after drinking can help prevent cavities. Cavity-causing bacteria consume the sugar contained in alcohol and produce acid, but milk plays a role in neutralizing it.

2. Chewy, salty drinking snacks can cause tooth pain

Among the snacks often served at year-end drinking parties, chewy and salty foods can cause pain in the teeth and gums. In particular, samgyeopsal, gopchang, and squid are hard and can cause tooth wear. Hardened tartar, which forms from bacteria and food debris, can cause gum inflammation and create gaps between the teeth.

3. Vomiting from excessive drinking can erode the tooth surface

Vomiting caused by excessive drinking can lead to erosion of the teeth. This can weaken the teeth and cause them to break or crack. After vomiting, it is better to rinse your mouth and brush your teeth 30 minutes later rather than brushing right away.

When enjoying drinks at year-end gatherings, it is important to remember these precautions and take appropriate measures. For the sake of your dental health, you need to keep up with your dental care even after drinking, so don’t neglect brushing your teeth after getting home, and don’t forget regular dental checkups. Let’s end the joy of the year with a healthy smile!