NewsHealthTeethDentists at a Manchester practice were asked what one thing they would never do for their teeth health - and two of the three gave the same answer about a popular drink11:21, 01 Jul 2026Do you always heed your dentist's advice about what you should and shouldn't be eating and drinking? While everything is fine in moderation, it's probably worth thinking about putting their guidance into practice in your daily life if multiple professionals are telling you the very same thing.‌This rings particularly true for those seeking tips to better care for their teeth, as one everyday item could be causing significant damage to your smile without you even realising it. Dentists at Thornley Park Dental, a family dental practice in Denton, Manchester, were each asked what one thing they would never do having worked in dentistry.‌The first dental worker, Masie, said she would never drink an energy drink. When the person behind the camera remarked "They're quite bad for you, aren't they?" Masie simply confirmed "they are".‌The second worker answered the question and said: "After brushing my teeth, definitely spit and not rinse."So what common item do dentists warn against for good dental health?The third dentist, Alan, also revealed that he too would steer clear of energy drinks.He said: "One thing I'd never do now is drink energy drinks. So when I was a teenager I drank loads of energy drinks and I've got loads of damage to my teeth that I didn't even know was happening until I qualified as a dentist and realised how much damage that causes to your teeth."‌Content cannot be displayed without consentEnergy drinks are extremely acidic and laden with sugar, making them exceptionally harmful to teeth. This combination erodes protective enamel, causing irreversible damage, severe tooth sensitivity, and a dramatically increased risk of cavities.According to the NHS, fizzy drinks are the largest single source of sugar consumption for children aged 11-18, providing an average of 29% of daily sugar intake.‌Lead dental nurse and trainer at Northumbria, Paula Darkin, explained that any sugar on teeth from food and drink transforms into acid and starts attacking the enamel.Energy drinks are "doubly bad for teeth", NHS dentist saysMs Darkin said: "Over time, that acid eats away at the protective coating on your teeth and begins to cause cavities."Energy drinks are 'doubly' bad for teeth because these drinks have high levels of sugar and they are acidic. This means they can cause both dental decay and erosion of teeth.Article continues below"Did you know sugar-free fizz is still bad for teeth? The fizz in sugar-free drinks is still acidic, and can cause tooth erosion."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌NHSTeenagersTeethDentistManchester