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http://dentistry.about.com/b/2009/0...entral-appalachias-dental-crisis-revealed.htm
February 13, 2009, exposed an alarming realization regarding the rate of tooth decay in the innocent children that call Kentucky's central Appalachia mountains their home. It is the opinion of many dentists in the area that Mountain Dew is the leading cause of rampent tooth decay found in the mouths of children in the area. This type of decay in children will potentially lead to toothlessness as an adult. Referred to as "an epidemic" when it comes to toothlessness, this particular region of the United States has been found to have one in ten people without any natural teeth. "Mountain Dew Mouth" as it has been aptly named by dentists, is caused by the abundance of acid found in the popular soda. A 20 oz bottle of Mountain Dew contains 19 teaspoons of sugar and 93 milligrams of caffeine. Dentists do agree that any soda will cause acid erosion in the teeth, but Dr. Edwin Smith revealed to Diane Sawyer that Mountain Dew is "unique," adding "it has a lot of sugar and a lot of acid."
“Mountain Dew Mouth” Epidemic in Appalachia
A common dental problem is popping up among folks in Appalachia, one of the poorer parts of the United States. Dentists in the area have dubbed the problem “Mountain Dew Mouth.�
Mountain Dew, the popular Pepsi Co.-produced soft drink, contains more sugar, caffeine, and phosphoric acid than most other sodas. The Mountain Dew formula calls for higher amounts of sugar and high fructose corn syrup to mask the bitterness of the high levels of caffeine in the beverage.
Purchasing large bottles of Mountain Dew and taking frequent sips is a common practice among many Appalachians, and, according to dental professionals, is the equivalent of bathing teeth in sugar for eight hours a day.
As a result, people in Appalachia are experiencing accelerated tooth decay. When examining the teeth of many adolescents, dental professionals a level of tooth decay in the youths on par with senior citizens.
Appalachian parents also routinely fill baby bottles with Mountain Dew and feed it to their children. Consequently, even babies and toddlers are being diagnosed with Mountain Dew Mouth after dentists found 12 or more cavities in their first row of baby teeth.
Residents of Appalachia have a significantly higher rate of tooth decay and tooth loss to begin with, thanks in part to poor dental hygiene, as well as inadequate dental care and dental health education.