{"id":680,"date":"2019-04-24T15:45:56","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T15:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devotedfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=680"},"modified":"2019-04-24T15:45:58","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T15:45:58","slug":"drinking-alcoholic-beverages-increases-disease-causing-mouth-bacteria-dupont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devotedfamilydental.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/24\/drinking-alcoholic-beverages-increases-disease-causing-mouth-bacteria-dupont\/","title":{"rendered":"Drinking Alcoholic Beverages Increases Disease-Causing Mouth Bacteria, DuPont"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Drinking and driving do not mix, and consuming too much alcohol can damage your liver. As if these were not bad enough, there is now further research to support the risks associated with hitting the bottle too often. Drinking alcoholic beverages increases disease-causing mouth bacteria, DuPont. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scientists at NYU School of Medicine found that men and women who have one or more alcoholic drinks every day disrupt the balance of oral microbes, which can lead to periodontal infection, cancer or cardiovascular disease. In particular, several inflammatory bacteria increased in number while beneficial bacteria disappeared among heavy drinkers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The researchers reviewed mouthwash samples and alcohol consumption data from 1,044 adults, ages 55 to 87, which were part of two ongoing cancer studies. Analyzing participants\u2019 oral bacteria, they compared the microbe composition among 270 nondrinkers, 614 moderate drinkers and 160 heavy drinkers. No distinction was made between those that drank wine, beer or liquor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Findings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The study did not determine whether or not better oral hygiene could help drinkers maintain a healthy balance of oral bacteria. Nor did the research show that blocking or promoting any particular changes in the microbiome could lead to healthy bacteria levels like those found in people who do not drink alcoholic beverages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while the researchers cannot point to a method of restoring a healthy blend of oral bacteria, changing the bacteria that live in the mouth definitely has a role to play in disease prevention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Take Away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the conclusions of the study and the other known risks associated with excessive consumption of alcohol, a dentist in DuPont recommends reducing or eliminating alcoholic drinks.  In particular, gum disease, tooth decay and mouth sores are more likely among heavy drinkers. Also, alcohol abuse is the second most common risk factor for oral cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking alcohol can also damage your teeth in several ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n