Alcohol can have some unwanted effects on your oral health:
– Alcohol can increase plaque and damage the enamel, resulting in tooth decay, cause a dry mouth and increase the risk of oral cancer.
– Sipping water as well as alcohol can help minimise its effects on your oral health.
– Visiting your dentist for regular checkups will keep your teeth healthy.
“No matter how much you drink, it’s important to know how alcohol affects your oral cavity to understand your risk of health problems such as oral cancer, tooth decay, and dry mouth.”
Read the full story here: https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/can-alcohol-affect-your-dental-health/
I’m Matthew Houlton, principal dentist and practice owner of Manor House Dental Practice.
Qualified from Sheffield dental hospital in 1993.
Post graduate training with Paul Tipton (Specialist Prosthodontist) from 2005-2007.
Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) 2007.
Special interest in Orthodontics.
Yorkshire Deanary Fixed Appliance Training Scheme 2002-2004.
I have worked at York Hospital’s orthodontic department one session a week since 2009.
Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (the study of temporomandibular disorder).
I have two children, who keep me busy when I am not at the practice. I take a keen interest in and teach Aikido, a martial art, to keep a healthy mind and body.