Do diet drinks (sugarless) like Coke Light cause cavities?

Question

Should I refrain from drinking Coke Light after brushing my teeth before I go to bed?

Answer 1

Yes, soda is just plain bad for teeth
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Answer 2

The ONLY thing a person should drink after brushing their teeth and going to bed is water.
There are thousands of children with a multitude of cavities because they went to bed either with a sippy cup,bottle or having just had a mouth full of something other than water.
There are residuals that will stay in the mouth and settle around the tooth and lay there during the night thus causing severe problems.
When you brush your teeth,you are probably using a toothpaste with floride which is to help promote good tooth health and even drinking water lessens that process so I know that drinking anything else lessens that process and adds it's own process which is not good.

Answer 3

Sugar plus bacteria causes decay (like rusting). The sugarless drinks have no sugar, and therefore decay is not possible.
HOWEVER, they are ACIDIC. Any fizzy drink contains a weak acid (carbonic) from the process of injecting CO2 to make it bubbly, and then the manufacturers add either phosphoric or citric acid to give it a sour taste. That's why we like the stuff - sweet and sour.
The acids will erode the outer enamel layer of your teeth, like paintstripper. You'll notice that your teeth get increasingly sensitive, your front teeth in particular will start to chip along the tips, and you might start grinding your teeth at night. These signs are easy for a dentist to spot, even before you know about them. Unfortunately, it can be very, very difficult to fix.
So, after brushing at night, you should drink only plain tap water. And generally, give up these sodas altogether if you want to have good teeth into your old age.

Answer 4

Oh my goodness yes!
Even diet coke, even tho it has no sugar, has the same amount of acid as regular coke. This acid does alot of damage to the teeth, stripping away the enamel.
At least your drinking after you've brushed your teeth, as this will remove the bacteria that causes they decay on your teeth.
A good tip I've heard is to drink milk after drinking coke as this helps to neutralise the acid, and the calcium will help the teeth.
Oh and try to use a toothpaste with flouride in it. Will help to strengthen teeth.
Hope this helps hun

Answer 5

Acid eats the enamel on our teeth and causes cavities. SO anything that contains acid or turns to acid (like sugar) will rot your teeth. Also, if you do drink the Coke, wait about 15 minutes before you brush because acid + toothbrush = abrasion to the teeth.

Answer 6

Brushing your teeth should be the last chore of the day, preferrablly using a fluoride mouthwash after, without rinsing so the fluoride can help to protect and remineralise your teeth over night. Any fizzy drinks will cause cavities if not rinsed with water straight after drinking it!!

Answer 7

Even diet sodas are high in acid. It's best to only drink water before going to bed.

Besides, Coke Light has caffine, will probably keep you awake.

Answer 8

There is not proofe for it, but if you think logicly those diet/non sugar/no calories drinks are full of synthetical stuffs and your body may respend for it with light allergies like skin conditions, in this case acnes. Besides if you want less problems with your skin, you schould eat and drink healtier.

Answer 9

After brushing your teeth,you can only drink water.

Answer 10

Not sure man!But a friend of mind once said diet drinks can cause memory lost.not sure either about that.