Consumption of alcohol is generally not considered good for health. While moderate drinking is part of a healthy lifestyle, excessive alcohol intake can cause numerous health risks. From your brain to blood sugar to your liver, excessive alcohol intake is not advisable at all.
As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women consuming one drink a day and men not having more than two drinks a day are called moderate drinkers.
We all know the various ill effects of alcohol on our body, but have you ever thought, how dangerous it is for your teeth? Here is what excessive alcohol intake does to your teeth: Tooth loss People who booze often have higher plaque level on their teeth and are at great risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease. Hard alcohol is often served with sodas and juices, which are high in sugar content, causing tooth decay. Dries mouth Excessive alcohol intake can dehydrate you, as a result, the mouth produces less saliva, which leads to dryness of mouth. Saliva is very essential as it washes away all the bacteria of the mouth and removes plaque from the tooth’s surface. Staining Alcohol gets its colour from chromogens, which gets attached to the tooth enamel that's been compromised by the acid in alcohol and stain the teeth. Not only hard drink but beer is also acidic, which can stain the teeth.

Tips

Many people do not brush their teeth after consuming alcohol. When you do not brush your teeth, all the sugar remains in your mouth overnight and it certainly does no good for teeth.

Drink a lot of water after consuming alcohol, this will keep you hydrated.

No matter how many times you brush your teeth, if you don't drink in moderation, then nothing can protect your teeth.

Source: indiatimes.com