Abstract

The intake of sports and energy drinks has gained attention in the current era. Sports drinks are consumed to boost performance prevent rehydration and replace electrolytes while energy drinks increase physical endurance attentiveness stimulate the metabolism during sports driving and leisure activities. Most of the negative consequences of these drinks on oral health can be related to their excess usage among children teenagers and athletes. Dental caries and dental erosion are higher in subjects who regularly consume these products due to their sugar content and low pH. In addition to this the acidic nature of the drinks often has the potential to damage restorative materials. This review discusses the important dental aspects as well as preventive measures to restrict the usage of such drinks

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