{"id":552,"date":"2015-06-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/yes-soda-really-is-bad-for-your-teeth\/"},"modified":"2015-06-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-06-03T00:00:00","slug":"yes-soda-really-is-bad-for-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/yes-soda-really-is-bad-for-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Yes, Soda Really Is Bad For Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistryblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/543-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1117769\" \/>  <strong>HERE\u2019S ONE REALLY SIMPLE THING<\/strong>\u00a0that you can do to make your mouth healthier: <strong>reduce the number of sugary, acidic drinks in your diet!<\/strong>  When we say sugary, acidic drinks we mean more than just soda. We\u2019re including sports drinks, energy drinks, and even fruit juice. Read on! <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sugar + Acid Create The Worst Possible Cocktail For Your\u00a0Smile<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Oral bacteria in our mouths metabolize sugars in our drinks. This reaction creates an acid byproduct that erodes our teeth. If you have a healthy balance of bacteria in your mouth, you suffer less decay, but no one is completely free of harmful oral bacteria, even with great genes and perfect brushing habits.  [youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K-nPxBF24wM?rel=0&#038;w=560&#038;h=315] <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Acidic Drinks Erode Teeth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> In addition to the sugar, these drinks are loaded with acid! Acidity in soft drinks takes a more direct route than sugar, eroding your teeth <em>without<\/em> the help of oral bacteria. Each attack of the teeth lasts about 20 minutes and when you take another sip, it starts over again. <strong>This is why\u00a0diet and \u201csugar-free\u201d sodas do just as much damage<\/strong> as regular soda. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Many Of Us Drink At Least One A Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gallup.com\/poll\/156116\/nearly-half-americans-drink-soda-daily.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">As many as half<\/a><\/strong> of us drink at least one soda per day! Many people drink more. How much do YOU drink each day? <strong>Imagine how much better your enamel would feel if you replaced that soda with milk or water. <\/strong> <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Be Kind To Your\u00a0Smile<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> It\u2019s not just about cavities. Enamel erosion can also lead to tooth sensitivity, and excess sugar leads to gum disease, the biggest cause of tooth loss in adults.  <strong>Have YOU kicked the soda habit?<\/strong> Do you have any tips that you can share with us? We\u2019d love to hear from you! <\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for your trust in our practice! Let us know if you ever have questions for us.<\/h4>\n<h6>Top image by Flickr user <span style=\"color: #2a7abd\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/aidanwojtas\/2299482422\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aidan<\/a><\/span> used under <span style=\"color: #2a7abd\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license<\/a><\/span>. 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