Howeverfindings published in the journal of Nutrition Research, may come asa revelation to most drinkers. It’s claimed thatenjoying a glass of white wine on a frequent basis can damage yourteeth, because the high acidity levels in white wine can erode thetooth enamel more quickly than red wine. Researchers examined theeffects on teeth of eight red and eight white wines from differentparts of the world and found that white wine can damage our teeth.

 Inthe lab, adult teeth soaked in white wine for a day suffered a lossof both calcium and a mineral called phosphorus to depths of up to 60micrometers in the enamel surface, which the researchers say issignificant.

 Andthe matter isn’t helped by brushing your teeth soon after drinking,as excessive brushing action can lead to further loss of enamel. Alsothe effects can be made worse by how frequently you sip your wine.

Butthe study wasn’t all bad news for wine lovers. By having cheese orcreamy desserts, the acid attacks can be reduced.

“Thetradition of enjoying different cheeses for dessert while drinkingwine might have a beneficial effect on preventing dental erosionsince cheeses contain calcium in a high concentration," thescientists added. Professor Damien Walmsley, of the British DentalAssociation recommended a 30 minute break between drinking andbrushing and accompanying wine with food. “Consuming wine alongsidefood, rather than on its own, means the saliva you produce as youchew helps to neutralize its acidity and limits its erosivepotential.”