Dentists Say Sugar-Free Drinks and Lollies Still Bad for Teeth
Research indicates that acids in sugar-free drinks and lollies eat at our teeth very aggressively. The study carried out at the University of Melbourne found that a good number of sugar-free drinks were high in citric acid and phosphoric acid, causing measurable damage to dental enamel.
Dental health problems caused by acids are different from those caused by sugar. Sugar hurts teeth by feeding bacteria in the mouth and then these bacteria produce acid that eats away at the tooth enamel. The high-acid drinks cut out the bacteria and expose the teeth to acid leading to corrosion across the entire surface of the tooth.
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