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Okay, so we know wine isn't altogether good for us, even when we're not downing bottles of the stuff and falling over on a Friday night.But according to scientists our teeth won't be thanking us for that Pinot either... and brushing only makes things worse.
And while a drop of red might leave a nasty stain, it's the white variety that wears tooth enamel away quicker leaving teeth more sensitive.
A team from Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany examined the effects of red and white wine on the teeth (removed, thankfully) of men and women aged between 40 and 65.
Each tooth was soaked in wine for up to 24 hours before being thoroughly examined, and it was the white wine that caused the most damage.
Co-author Dr Brita Willershausen told the Daily Mail: "Within the limits of this study, it can be predicted that frequent consumption of white wines might lead to severe dental erosion."
The problems can be made worse by a rush to the toothbrush where excessive brushing can cause further damage.
But there is good news. The report added: "The tradition of enjoying different cheeses for dessert or in combination with drinking wine might have a beneficial effect on preventing dental erosion because cheese contains calcium in a high concentration."
It seems the cheese and wine combo really is a match made in heaven.
