what soda actually does to your teeth
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Whether you call it a soda, a soft drink, or pop, you know that the delicious fizzy beverage we all know and love is to be enjoyed in limited amounts. One of the reason being that this type of beverage, made up of water, sweetener, and flavoring agents, is chocked full of sugar that can be damaging to your teeth. View the full infographic at http://www.biltmorecommonsdental.com/blog/teeth-vs-soda-what-soda-does-to-your-teeth-infographic/TRANSCRIPT
Teeth vs SodaWhat Soda Does to Your Teeth
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48%of Americans drink soda daily
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2.6glasses per day
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That’s nearlygallonsof soda per year
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Soda is the LARGESTdietary source of sugaramong children & adolescents
Coca Cola12 oz canSugars, total: 39g
Mountain Dew20 oz bottleSugars, total: 77g
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BUT, IT’S NOT THE SUGAR CONTENT THAT’S
BAD FOR YOUR TEETH
DIET SODAS CAN BE JUST AS BAD FOR YOUR TEETH AS
REGULAR SODAS
IT’S THE ACIDITY
HIGHLY ACIDIC BEVERAGES DISSOLVE TOOTH ENAMEL AND, OVER TIME, LEAD TO WEAKER, MORE CAVITY-
PRONE TEETH.
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Fruit Juices are great healthy alternatives to soda, though the acid they contain can be just as bad for
tooth health. Make sure to follow the tips for managing acid erosion to keep
both your body and smile healthy
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The lower the pH, the more acidic the beverage
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TIPS FOR MANAGING ACIDIC EROSION:• Regular dental check-ups
• Reduce the frequency of consumption of acidic drinks
• When consuming acidic drinks, use a straw placed towards the back of the mouth
• Avoid swishing acidic drinks
• Wait as long as possible after consuming acidic drinks before brushing teeth
Teeth vs SodaWhat Soda Does to Your Teeth
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