Diet Sodas
Diet Sodas, we've all tried ditching the full calorie sodas with their diet versions in effort to lessen our sugar intake without sacrificing flavor! However, just like their sugary counterparts, diet sodas can still cause tooth decay. Researchers at the University of Michigan compared the eroding effects of regular sodas and diet sodas on teeth and found very little difference. For example, after 14 days of exposure to regular Coca Cola, 2.8 mg/cm² of tooth enamel had dissolved, and diet Coca Cola dissolved a little over 3 mg/cm² of tooth enamel in the same amount of time. Surprisingly, exposure to citric juices has a similar effect on teeth, researchers at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health found that drinking orange juice decreased tooth enamel's hardness by 84 percent. To help combat the acidity from soda, it's recommended to brush afterwards thoroughly but wait a while before brushing, it takes 30 minutes to an hour for saliva to return the mouth to a neutral pH, and brushing before this time can actually spread these acids. You can also drink through a straw to minimize contact with your teeth, and chase the drink with a glass of water. Cutting down on regular sodas might help reduce sugar intake, but isn't always good for your enamel when replaced with diet sodas and other acidic beverages. Acids are listed on drink ingredients, so check the label before you buy. IT always helps to be more informed! • • •
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