SOFT DRINKS ARE NOT SO SOFT FOR OUR TEETH
I bet you love drinking soda! You could sip on it all day long if you could! But what if I told you that drinking soda too much is the root cause of your dental issues? Soda or soft drinks contain a form of high fructose corn syrup which equates to approximately 10 tsps of sugar per Oz can. This sugar attacks the good bacteria and weakens our teeth leading to tooth decay. Harmful contents in soft drinks · Carbonic acid – Is a by product of adding carbon dioxide to water to produce the bubbles which is harmful for enamel. · Phosphoric Acid – Prevents moulds and bacteria from growing and gives soda its tangy flavour. · Citric Acid - Added to lemon-lime and other fruit flavoured soft drinks for tartness. All these acids in sodas erode the enamel, reduce the hardness of tooth surface and causes hypersensitivity. After erosion, dentin becomes susceptible to cavities. Here is ...