i have awful teeth. i brush, floss, rinse, you name it... i've just always had cavity-prone teeth. i know sugary foods and beverages are bad for teeth but what about diet sodas with no sugar? i realize there isn't any sugar in sugar-free sodas but they're still all sticky and stuff. thanks!
2007-03-06 07:07:19 · 7 answers · asked by ccbean 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I'm the same way too, and i drink waaaay too much diet pepsi, its really just the carbonation in any kind of soda. The carbonation eats away at the enamel, weakening it and causing it to be more at risk for calculas build up, aka plaque. This plaque is what causes cavities. Be extra careful if you see white spots on your teeth, those are calcification spots and are extra weak to cavities. also, dont ever chew sugar gums, thats literally pounding cavities into your teeth. If you grind your teeth also, then that can weaken enamel signifigantly and you'll need to get a night guard.
hope that helps <3
2007-03-06 07:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Shelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all have some hereditary disease or other characteristics we have to deal with. Teeth are included. Sugar causes more damage than anything, not just soda. I can feel sugar granules from anything sugary, and have to brush my teeth. I have good teeth fortunately. I drink a lot of diet soda, probably too much and have for over 20 years. A best friend, had perfect teeth, and if he wasn't drinking soda, he drank beer. He never had a filling or went to the Dentist at the age of 40.
I would recommend a calcium/vitamin supplement. There is a good way to check this out on WebMd.com
2007-03-06 07:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acids that are in carbonated drinks are bad for your teeth. While it's good that you're watching your sugar intake, you need to make sure that the carbonation isn't eating away at your enamel.
Also, just ditch the soda all together. Switch to water, and if you need a sweet drink, stick with vitamin waters with flavor. Or green iced teas without sugar. The anti-oxidants are good for ya.
2007-03-06 07:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately, they have carbonic acid which also rots your teeth. Of course, the sugar containing ones are twice as bad.
2007-03-06 07:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soda in general (whether diet or regular) are just plain bad for you. They contain chemicals your body does not need and want. Avoid diet sodas. PKU (Phenalyne) *the sweetner used in diet sodas* causes cancer. So maybe it wont rot your teeth, but it WILL rot your body.. Want a diet drink, drink water..
2007-03-06 07:11:02 · answer #5 · answered by m34tba11 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
both the sugar and acid
2016-03-18 04:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋