Damage to teeth from soft drinks
The acid from the soda dissolves, as it were, the outer layer of your teeth. We call this tooth decay. This makes the teeth brittle. Why is soda harmful? Most people know that snacking is not good for the teeth. Fewer people know that soft drinks, especially the light variants, and types without carbon, such as apple juice, can affect teeth at a rapid pace. How is this possible? A sour taste causes tooth decay. Most soft drinks are acidic. This ensures a fresh taste. Sugars or sweeteners mask the sour taste. The acid from the soda dissolves, as it were, the outer layer of your teeth. We call this dental erosion. This makes the teeth brittle, can cause cavities more quickly, and sensitivity can occur. Your own saliva ensures that the acid is neutralized. However, the saliva needs some time for this. Depending on the type of soft drink, it can take up to 1.5 hours for the acid to neutralize and stop the damage to the teeth. Tooth decay is not or hardly treatable. That's w...