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HERE ARE SOME INTERESTING STATS<\/strong> about soft drinks: <\/p>\n But of major concern to us, as your lifelong oral health partner, is that sugary, carbonated drinks really bully your teeth!<\/strong> <\/p>\n Your tooth enamel is strong\u2014the hardest substance in your body, in fact. But the phosphoric acid and citric acid in soft drinks (ironic name for sodas, isn\u2019t it?) is stronger<\/strong>. <\/p>\n In 1966, Americans drank more milk (33 gallons\/year) than soft drinks (20 gallons\/year). Contrast that with 2010, when the average American drank 45 gallons of soft drinks and only 20 gallons of milk. <\/p>\n You can remove sugar from the equation, but the acid is still there<\/strong>! In fact, many sugar-free soft drinks are more<\/em> acidic than high-sugar ones. Root beer may be the safest soft drink for your teeth, even though it\u2019s loaded with sugar. Why? Because it\u2019s comparatively low in acid. <\/p>\n Every time you take a sip of a Coke, your mouth becomes an acid-attack zone<\/strong>. It takes your mouth up to 30 minutes to rebalance and create a safe zone for your teeth again. Until then, your teeth ARE losing protective substance, leaving them more vulnerable to cavities, and sensitivity. <\/p>\n\n
Soft drinks are loaded with sugar and empty calories. Consumption has been linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart problems.<\/h4>\n
1. The Acids Eat Away At Your Tooth Enamel<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. Carbonated Sugar Is Replacing Calcium-Rich Milk<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Diet Isn\u2019t Really Better<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. Constant Sipping Creates A Constant War Zone<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5. It\u2019s A Dessert Disguised As A Beverage<\/strong><\/h3>\n