With summer here, staying well-hydrated needs to be more of a focus, especially when you or your children are participating in outdoor activities. Those colorful sports drinks and powerful energy drinks are always enticing because they are a tasty alternative to plain water. And because they contain electrolytes, they can be helpful when your activity level is intense. However, they also have the potential to do some serious damage to your teeth. For this reason, your dentist in Marysville would rather you stick to good ol’ H₂O for hydration this summer. Read on to learn more about how sports and energy drinks can harm your smile.

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