Every day, millions of Australians drink Coke, Pepsi, or other forms of soft drinks. These are tasty beverages that give people that added shot that boosts their spirits and energy, helping them to battle through the day. They are served everywhere. If you go out to eat, go to a football or baseball game, or to a theatre, you are likely going to find that soda is served. It is a beverage that is consumed by the tens of thousands of litres per day.
While it may be a tasty beverage, the truth is that soda is terrible for you. This is especially true for your teeth. There is already a significant problem with people not properly brushing and flossing their teeth every day. This leaves food particles, bacteria, and acid on your teeth and gums, which can ruin the enamel, creating cavities.
Now Add Soda to the Equation
The care that many take for their teeth is already substandard but adding soda into the equation makes the problem even worse. For a moment, we will ignore the fact that soda contains a large dose of sugar and calories. These sugary soft drinks lead to obesity, type II diabetes, and weight gain. None of these things are beneficial for people either.
However, when it comes to your teeth soda has two primary effects. The first of these is erosion.
Coke and Pepsi, for example, contain carbonic acid, as well as other types of assets. When these acids come in contact with the enamel in your teeth, it begins to erode this outer layer. This reduces the hardness on the surface of your teeth, making your teeth more brittle and fragile.
It should be noted that sodas do not remove the enamel. Instead, they cause damage to the enamel. That means that the enamel is still present, but it is not providing the same type of protection for your teeth that it did before.
The bigger concern you have about drinking sodas is they lead to cavities. What sodas do is affect the next layer of your teeth, known as dentin. With a weekend enamel, this dentin is susceptible to the acids and sugars contained within the soda. These attract bacteria, which begin to eat away at your teeth. Over time, you are clearly going to develop cavities.
But I Want to Drink Them
While it is to your benefit to not drink Coke, Pepsi, or other soft drinks, the truth is that many are still going to drink that. So, there are some things that you can do to help alleviate or remove the effects of the soft drinks on your teeth.
It starts with drinking in moderation. Try not to have more than one soft drink a day to reduce the amount of damage potential. Also, drink quickly. The faster you drink, the less time there is for sugars and acids to damage your teeth. Also, use a strong so that the sugars are away from your teeth.
Rinse your mouth with water after you drink the soda. This also helps to remove acids and sugars. However, do not brush your teeth directly after drinking a soda. Wait 30-60 minutes, as brushing your teeth directly afterwards can create friction which further endangers your teeth.
The simple things will help you to still be able to drink soda and remove some of the dangers to your teeth.