White wines 'bad for the teeth'

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White wines 'bad for the teeth' (click here to read)

Article summary:
Enjoying a glass of white wine on a frequent basis can damage the teeth, something many wine makers and tasters will know first-hand, experts say. Pale plonk packs an acidic punch that erodes enamel far more than red wine, Nutritional Research reports. It is not the wine's vintage, origin or alcohol that are key but its pH and duration of contact with the teeth. Eating cheese at the same time could counter the effects, because it is rich in calcium, the German authors say.

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Source:
BBC

Date:
21/10/2009 00:07:33

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