{"id":964,"date":"2020-06-12T15:41:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T15:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=964"},"modified":"2023-11-21T16:00:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T21:00:37","slug":"the-sugary-truth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/practice-resources\/programs-services\/mda-social-media-content\/the-sugary-truth\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sugary Truth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1698696973333{margin-top: -40px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #009ba7 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>The Sugary Truth<\/h1>\n<p><nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8279&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1646236524726{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Sugary-Truth-Banner.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"thesugarytruthbanner\">DOWNLOAD BANNER<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>The Sugary Truth social campaign<\/h2>\n<h3>Email template<\/h3>\n<div id=\"sugaryemail\">\n<p>Subject: The Sugary Truth About Sweet Drinks<\/p>\n<p>Even dentists have to admit \u2014 sugar is delicious! We love a good, sweet treat as much as anyone else. But, there\u2019s an entire category of sweet treats that many people indulge in every day without realizing the damage they can do to their teeth.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re talking sweet drinks \u2014 pop, juice, energy drinks, fancy coffees, lemonade, iced tea, and anything else sugary, sweet, or syrupy.<\/p>\n<p>When sugar in every sweet sip mixes with bacteria in your mouth, it launches an acid attack on your teeth that can lead to cavities. For a sweet, easy to digest version of what happens in your mouth when you drink sugary drinks, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilemichigan.com\/the-smile-connection\/the-sugary-truth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.smilemichigan.com\/the-smile-connection\/the-sugary-truth\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We recommend you watch the adorable, catchy video. Go ahead and share it with your friends, especially those who love to sip on sweet drinks!<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>[Your Practice Name]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugaryemail\">COPY EMAIL TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; border_width=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1700600250622{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Facebook posts<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Sugary Truth post #1 | Static<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthFB1\">Dentists say it because it\u2019s true, \u201csugar isn\u2019t so sweet for your teeth.\u201d But candy isn\u2019t the only source of sneaky sugars. Pop, juice, energy drinks, and fancy coffees are all guilty too. So, if you do sip on something sweet, make it a once in a while treat.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthFB1\">COPY POST TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheSugaryTruth-FB-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"thesugarytruth-fb1\">DOWNLOAD POST IMAGE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8285&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Sugary Truth post #2 | Static<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthFB2\">Sweet drinks are not so sweet when every sip launches a sugar and acid attack on your teeth. For the sake of your smile, cut down on sweet drinks and swap in water instead. Watch out for diet pop and sugar-free options, as many are just as acidic as the sweet stuff.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthFB2\">COPY POST TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheSugaryTruth-FB-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"thesugarytruth-fb2\">DOWNLOAD POST IMAGE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8286&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Sugary Truth post #3 | Static<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthFB3\">Here\u2019s the not-so-sweet truth: the sugar in your drink is all the same to your teeth, whether it\u2019s from pop, juice, energy drinks, or fancy coffee orders. Every sweetened sip launches a sugar and acid attack on your teeth, which can lead to cavities.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthFB3\">COPY POST TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheSugaryTruth-FB-3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"thesugarytruth-fb3\">DOWNLOAD POST IMAGE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8287&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Sugary Truth post #4 | Static<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthFB4\">Do the sweet drink swish after every sugary sip. Follow sweet and acidic drinks \u2014 like coffee, juice, and pop \u2014 with a nice swish and sip of water. A little refreshing rinse helps prevent cavities and keeps teeth happy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthFB4\">COPY POST TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheSugaryTruth-FB-4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"thesugarytruth-fb4\">DOWNLOAD POST IMAGE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8284&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Sugary Truth post #5 | Video<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthFB5\">Watch this sweet little video for the truth on what happens in your mouth when you sip on sugary drinks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Video link:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthvideolink\">www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l1H7sFqcFjE<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthFB5\">COPY POST TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthvideolink\">COPY VIDEO LINK<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l1H7sFqcFjE&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; border_width=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1700600392247{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Instagram posts<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Sugary Truth post #1 | Static<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthIG1\">All that acid and sugar in pop isn\u2019t so sweet for your teeth. Not when every sip launches an acid attack that can lead to cavities! For happier, healthier teeth, limit sugary drinks and their diet replacements which are often just as acidic as the sweet stuff. #healthyteeth #oralhealth<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthIG1\">COPY POST TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheSugaryTruth-IG-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"thesugarytruth-ig1\">DOWNLOAD POST IMAGE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8280&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Sugary Truth post #2 | Static<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthIG2\">Sweet tip: if you crave a sugary drink like juice or pop, have it with a meal. Eating healthy foods while you sip on the sweet stuff makes it easier on your teeth. Also, end your meal with a big sip of water, and your smile will thank you. #healthyteeth<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthIG2\">COPY POST TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheSugaryTruth-IG-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"thesugarytruth-ig2\">DOWNLOAD POST IMAGE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8281&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Sugary Truth post #3 | Static<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthIG3\">Even dentists love a sweet treat every now and then. Candy, cupcakes, and ice cream aren\u2019t the only things that count. Pop, lemonade, juice, hot chocolate, and gourmet coffee are all treats too. With every sip, they launch an acid attack on your teeth! So, if you must sip, make it a special once in a while treat.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthIG3\">COPY POST TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheSugaryTruth-IG-3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"thesugarytruth-ig3\">DOWNLOAD POST IMAGE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8282&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Sugary Truth post #4 | Static<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthIG4\">If you have a drink before bed \u2014 pop, juice, tea with honey, hot chocolate \u2014 be sure to brush your teeth when you\u2019re done. Even if you already brushed before you sipped, brush again afterward. Every sweet sip counts when it comes to the health of your mouth.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthIG4\">COPY POST TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheSugaryTruth-IG-4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"thesugarytruth-ig4\">DOWNLOAD POST IMAGE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8283&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Sugary Truth post #5 | Static<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"sugarytruthIG5\">We all know plastic straws are terrible for the planet, but did you know that reusable and compostable straws can save your teeth from acid attacks? 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Sip carefully to limit exposing teeth to your beverages and don\u2019t forget to compost your paper straws!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<button class=\"button mini\" data-clipboard-target=\"#sugarytruthIG5\">COPY POST TEXT<\/button>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button mini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TheSugaryTruth-IG-5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"thesugarytruth-ig5\">DOWNLOAD POST IMAGE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8294&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1698696973333{margin-top: -40px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #009ba7 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Sugary Truth [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8279&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1646236524726{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]DOWNLOAD BANNER[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Sugary Truth social campaign Email template Subject: The Sugary Truth About Sweet Drinks Even dentists have to admit \u2014 sugar is delicious! We love a good, sweet treat as much as anyone [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":8247,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-template-full-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","protect_children":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-964","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2025-11-17 09:56:59","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=964"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/964\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}