The drink that is most harmful to tooth enamel has been named: you will be surprised, but it is not coffee
For a long time, it was common to blame coffee for almost all health problems. It was believed that in addition to the heart and blood vessels, coffee was also harmful to teeth.
However, according to recent observations, there are more harmful drinks that damage tooth enamel more diligently than coffee.
One of the main enemies of teeth is citric acid. When it comes into contact with teeth, citric acid softens the enamel, making it loose, which leads to an irreversible process - erosion, - dentist Elena Shestakova told RIA Novosti .
This circumstance makes all drinks with a high concentration of acid dangerous for dental health.
Sugar causes even more harm to teeth.
Bacteria live in the oral cavity and convert sugar and other fermentable carbohydrates into acids. These acids destroy the minerals responsible for hardness, the specialist concluded.
As a result, tooth enamel becomes worn down and caries develops.
You can reduce the negative impact of such drinks on your teeth by drinking them through a straw.
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