![]() They added that a balanced diet and proper dental hygiene like flossing and brushing teeth after meals and snacks should prevent decay. PepsiCo told ABC News in an initial statement that it's preposterous to blame soft drinks for dental decay, saying that raisins and cookies stay in the mouth longer. Stacie Moore-Martin of the Mud Creek Clinic in Grethel, Ky. I really believe we have to do a better job educating." "Grandma had dentures, mom had dentures, it's just inevitable that I'm going to end up with dentures, is the way some of these kids feel. ![]() "It's a generational thing, I think," said Smith. For many, it's the first and only dental check-up they'll have for years. Most children dread the dentist, but those who line up outside Smith's van are often giddy with anticipation. Several days a week, Smith criss-crosses the curvy roads of 16 eastern Kentucky counties to offer free dental screenings and services to hundreds of students. Kids who need help right now - not just with education, but with the practicalities of getting their teeth fixed." "Our concern is bettering the dental health of these kids. "We would welcome any support we can get from Pepsi," Smith said. "They also discussed how we might support his efforts to educate people in Appalachia about proper dental care and help them lead healthier lifestyles," the statement said. ![]() He said they should also rinse their mouth with hydrogen peroxide, which serves as a teeth whitening agent and kills bacteria.ĭental experts say that it will take about two years for a person’s mouth to return to normal after cutting out soda completely.In an earlier statement, PepsiCo said that its vice president of global health policy had reached out to Smith to learn more about his clinic after Smith's appearance on "Good Morning America" Friday. If a person has a difficult time giving up soda, Linscott said they should rinse their mouth with water periodically to help reduce the chemicals soda leaves behind. It can cause kidneys stones, and it can shut down kidneys in extreme cases," he said. "These people that drink massive sodas, it's very hard on kidneys. Linscott said it's not only your mouth that can be affected by soda. "What we do is send a form out to their parents and we do services of x-rays, exams, cleaning, fluoride treatments and then from there each child gets a letter in the mail with their treatment plan and a list of dentists in the area so they can get in and give them the treatment that they need." "What we noticed is that children weren't getting care that they needed," said Jamie Young, Kids First Dental Care coordinator. To curb this phenomenon of excessive soda consumption, a Kentucky dentist has started a mobile unit to provide free dental screenings and services to school-aged children in the state.Įdwin Smith travels around 16 eastern Kentucky counties with his mobile unit, Kids First Dental Care. "With all the sugar and all the acid, it actually dissolves and de-calcifies the enamel allowing the bacteria to progress and cause simple cavities," said Linscott.Ī 20 ounce bottle of Mountain Dew contains 77 grams of sugar and twice the amount of caffeine compared to other sodas. Gregory Linscott is an Athens dentist who said he sees someone at least once a day with Mountain Dew mouth. Studies show that Appalachian residents have higher rates of tooth decay because of poor dental hygiene and constant consumption of sugary drinks. "Mountain Dew mouth" is a term coined by dentists who say it causes tooth decay and toothlessness due to drinking excessive amounts of soda. Tooth Decay From Soda Common In Appalachiaĭentists warn patients to stay away from sodas, but people who live in southeast Ohio and West Virginia are some of the heaviest consumers of the drinks.
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