A viral experiment conducted by Dr. Miles Madison, a Beverly Hills-based dentist, has stunned viewers as he reveals the shocking effects of popular beverages on teeth. Using four extracted human teeth, Dr. Madison soaked them in cola, coffee, red wine, and tea for ten days to observe the damage. The results, shared in a viral Instagram video (@drmilesmadison), highlighted the severe staining and enamel damage caused by these drinks.
The most significant damage came from red wine, which stained the entire tooth, including the root and enamel. Dr. Madison explained in his email to Newsweek, “Red wine is acidic and highly pigmented. The acid demineralizes the tooth enamel, allowing the dark pigments from the wine to penetrate the tooth and cause staining.”
In the video, Dr. Madison, who is known as “the gumfather” online, showcased how the cola stained the tooth to nearly black and created “little pits” in the enamel, indicating that the acid had eroded both the enamel and part of the root. He noted, “Most colas are acidic, and the ones with dark pigments can cause stains.” The coffee stained the tooth significantly, especially on the root surface, which lacks the mineral strength of enamel. Tea, while causing some staining, had the least impact compared to the others.
Dr. Madison, who extracted the wisdom teeth from the same patient to ensure consistency in the experiment, expressed his surprise at the extent of the damage. His experiment has racked up 933,000 views, with viewers in disbelief at the results.
He offered some practical advice for minimizing the damage from these beverages. “I recommend moderate consumption of these drinks, rinsing your mouth with water immediately afterward, and avoiding sipping them for prolonged periods—ideally no longer than 15 minutes,” he advised. Regular professional cleanings every six months are also crucial to remove surface stains before they can penetrate deeper into the enamel.
A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that 63% of adults aged 18 or older consumed sugar-sweetened beverages daily between 2010 and 2015, which includes sodas, sweetened fruit drinks, and sugary coffee or tea beverages.
Dr. Madison’s eye-opening experiment has generated a wide range of reactions on social media, from shock to humor. One commenter joked, “I am switching to tequila!” with 453 likes. Others weren’t as surprised, with one commenting, “Not surprised with the red wine… look at what it does to lips after a few glasses!” Another user added, “And that’s why I only drink water.”
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