Baby Guinness shots are rotting our teeth, warns leading Dentist.
Dentists have raised the alarm over the growing popularity of Baby Guinness shots, warning that the viral drink is a nightmare for oral health.
The shot, made with coffee liqueur and Irish cream to resemble a miniature pint of Guinness, has become a favourite on nights out.
And while the shot may be a fun addition to a night out, the verdict is that it’s bad news for your teeth.
According to Nina Gonzero, a leading oral specialist and dentist from Avangart Dental Clinic, its sugary, syrupy ingredients are a direct route to tooth decay.
Gonzero said: “The combination of coffee liqueur and Irish cream is packed with sugar and sticks to teeth long after the shot is taken.
“Because of the creamy consistency, the sugar lingers, feeding harmful bacteria and accelerating enamel erosion.”
Unlike clear spirits or beer which wash away more easily, Irish cream and coffee liqueur coat the teeth, making it difficult for saliva to neutralise sugar and acid.
This creates a prime environment for cavities and long-term dental damage.
According to the NHS, excessive sugar consumption is one of the leading causes of tooth decay in the UK, contributing to costly dental treatments each year.
With Baby Guinness shots often consumed in multiple rounds, the risk only increases.
However Baby Guinness shots aren’t off-limits completely.
Nina Gonzero advises drinkers to take precautions to protect their teeth and minimise the damage done to oral health.
That includes drinking water between shots which helps rinse away sugar and acid.
To brush before bed, but not immediately after drinking. She advised to wait at least 30 minutes, as alcohol softens enamel.
And chewing sugar-free gum also helps stimulate saliva flow to help wash away harmful sugars.
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