Prosecco lovers beware of this danger


Brunch on weekends has almost become a national two hour holiday.

Trying out a new restaurant or sticking to the usual suspects, getting the dish on your friends' lives and a side of eggs! But really it's all about the bottomless mimosas, bellinis or just the bubbly on its own.

It turns out Prosecco is pretty popular. In fact, data from the IRI in the UK shows Prosecco beat out champagne by 25% more sales for the first time in 2016.

This is likely due to it being a lot cheaper and sweeter than champagne.

"Women especially enjoy Prosecco but unlike wine, which you often have with a meal, it is very easy to just keep sipping prosecco and have a few glasses without noticing," said London's Dr.Mervyn Druian to The Daily Mail.

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But prosecco lovers might want to swap out that mimosa for a bloody mary once in awhile.

It turns out Prosecco smile is an actual thing. The Daily Mail reports dentists in the UK are warning young women about the dangers this sparkling drink has on teeth.

The acid, sugar and alcohol isn't a great mix for enamel erosion. It's caused rotting, cavities and more.

Professor Damien Walmsley explained to the publication: "Carbonated beverages get their fizz from the release of carbon dioxide, which dissolves into carbonic acid. This provides a refreshing taste but also makes these drinks more acidic. Added to that, Prosecco comes with about one teaspoon of sugar per flute."

Watch out for a white line where the teeth come out of the gum as this is a sign of tooth decay. In addition, don't go brushing your teeth right away. Experts say to wait a few hours to let the enamel harden.

And you thought those Instagram posts after last Sunday's boozy brunch were the worst that could happen!

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