Any confirmation on how drinking with a straw affects your teeth.

[Antiyonder]

My parents and stepsister claim that drinking with a straw helps to keep your teeth from getting dirty, while my brother and dentist say that it does no good. Any confirmation for either statement?

 

[GuardianKid13]

The dentist should know the truth ?

 

[Antiyonder]

The dentist should know the truth ?

I figured so, but I felt that getting more imput wouldn't hurt.

 

[DarthGonzo]

Well if you're drinking something that could actually stain your teeth than yeah, drinking through a straw is probably a good bet.

 

[Antiyonder]

Well if you're drinking something that could actually stain your teeth than yeah, drinking through a straw is probably a good bet.

Assuming that drinking with a straw is effective that is.

 

[defunctzombie]

I know you're not to use a straw after getting a tonsillectomy. You'll be sorry.

As for teeth, I guess if you stuck it down towards your throat you can save the teeth.

 

[enigmawing]

It won't keep them from getting dirty, but it will help them from getting damaged from highly acidic drinks like some sodas, at least more so than from drinking them normally.

 

[DarthGonzo]

I know you're not to use a straw after getting a tonsillectomy. You'll be sorry.

And after your wisdom teeth are removed too.