Something to think about regarding protein shakes and the health of your teeth.

[UFC22]

I was told by a doc today about great amounts of protein shakes leading to greater risk of developing tooth infections (cavities).

I for example think this is 100% true. I had perfect teeth nearly all my life. When I first started training i never used protein shakes to get the extra amount of protein needed to build muscle, however as I progressed implemented them quite often into my diet. Sometimes on very hectic days I had 4 shakes but and average of 2 daily. This leads me to believe that the cavities my dentist recently filled we caused becuase of the shakes mainly, since I brush regularly and use mouthwash. Prior to my fillings this last month I have not visited to Dentist for 4 years so I believe this was caused by mainly protein. Also another reason is the fact that i didnt visit the dentist for 4 years and therefore did not get them cleaned once a year like recommended.

Just thought I would share my opinion and what I heard.

 

[iHulk]

I have not visited to Dentist for 4 years so I believe this was caused by mainly protein.

therein lies the problem! 4yrs is too long bro.

I drink on average about 3 protein shakes/day for the last 3 years and I go to the dentist every 6 months..... not 1 cavity.

 

[dilznik]

Lots of protein shakes have a large amount of sugar. When taking them be sure that you got a high quality shake and get you teeth cleaned more often.

 

[cboogsrun]

therein lies the problem! 4yrs is too long bro.

I drink on average about 3 protein shakes/day for the last 3 years and I go to the dentist every 6 months..... not 1 cavity.

BINGO

 

[UFC22]

lol I know it was my dumb fault mainly about not visiting the dentist regularly but believe protein powders played a large role also! Anyways just lettin ya guys no!

 

[Goldprospector]

I have been drinking good quality protien shakes for at least 8 years and my teeth are still fine.

 

[UFC22]

Well you suck goldprospector thats all there is to it! You all suck, and my teeth are just a bunch of weaklings! lol.

 

[azul]

lol I know it was my dumb fault mainly about not visiting the dentist regularly but believe protein powders played a large role also! Anyways just lettin ya guys no!

Do some thinking before you post BS like this. Go read up on what causes cavities.

Hint: It's definitely not protein.

PS: Yes, some weightgainers have tons of sugars, but if you use that crap you deserve to get cavities anyway.

 

[Goldprospector]

Well you suck goldprospector thats all there is to it! You all suck, and my teeth are just a bunch of weaklings! lol.

HAHAHA, I thought I would try to make youfeel better by posting up my teeth stat!
I'm not blessed with thin skin or tons of vascularity, but at least I got a killer smile!

 

[Goldprospector]

Do some thinking before you post BS like this. Go read up on what causes cavities.

Hint: It's definitely not protein.

PS: Yes, some weightgainers have tons of sugars, but if you use that crap you deserve to get cavities anyway.

Ease up bro, he was just repeating what his dentist said...if he agrees with it, then that is his business.