{"id":18253,"date":"2022-11-01T09:15:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T09:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?page_id=18253"},"modified":"2022-11-03T12:16:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T12:16:00","slug":"how-bad-is-coca-cola-for-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/how-bad-is-coca-cola-for-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How bad is Coca-Cola for your teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p>It's no secret that heavy soda consumption has many deleterious health consequences, including <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/diabetes-gingivitis\/\">diabetes<\/a>, obesity and osteoporosis. But, it is the close link between the consumption of Coca Cola &#8211; and other sugary sodas &#8211; and <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/preventing-and-treating-dental-cavities-through-diet\/\">tooth decay<\/a> that interests us today. <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/\">Nutrident<\/a> explains in detail the effects of sodas on teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/how-bad-is-coca-cola-for-your-teeth\/#Recent_behavioural_changes\" title=\"Recent behavioural changes\">Recent behavioural changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/how-bad-is-coca-cola-for-your-teeth\/#How_soda_attacks_your_teeth\" title=\"How soda attacks your teeth\">How soda attacks your teeth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/how-bad-is-coca-cola-for-your-teeth\/#The_effects_of_phosphoric_acid\" title=\"The effects of phosphoric acid\">The effects of phosphoric acid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_behavioural_changes\"><\/span>Recent behavioural changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past generation, <strong>water and milk consumption has declined<\/strong>, while soft drink consumption has increased dramatically. It has become a daily habit for an increasing number of people, especially children, teenagers and young adults to drink sodas, and this regular consumption is one of the main causes of tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn't mean you should never drink soda, but you should do so in moderation. Note, however, that water is still the best drink to keep you hydrated&nbsp;!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_soda_attacks_your_teeth\"><\/span>How soda attacks your teeth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The sugar in soda combines with the bacteria in your mouth to form acid<\/strong> that attacks your teeth. Other beverages, such as sports drinks, sweetened iced teas and fruit juices are just as harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sugar-free soda contains its own acid that can also damage teeth<\/strong>. When you drink Coke Zero or Diet Coke, you don't gain <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/perte-de-poids-sante\/\">weight<\/a>, but the effect on your teeth is almost as bad as with regular Coke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each sip is an attack that lasts about 20 minutes and starts again with every sip of soda you take. <strong>Sipping soda all day is the worst thing you can do for your teeth, because they are constantly under attack.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These continuous acid attacks weaken tooth enamel. Children and teenagers are the most likely to have tooth decay, because their <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/dental-enamel\/\">enamel<\/a> is not fully developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Une dent a \u00e9t\u00e9 plong\u00e9e dans du Coca pendant quelques heures  Le r\u00e9sultat va vous faire halluciner\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/budQxI8hHLI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_effects_of_phosphoric_acid\"><\/span>The effects of phosphoric acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.passeportsante.net\/medicaments\/principes-actifs\/fiche\/acide-phosphorique-concentre-13924.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The phosphoric acid<\/a> in sodas damages <strong>your teeth because of its low pH level<\/strong>. The contact between phosphoric acid and your teeth weakens and softens the enamel and <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/scale-and-polish\/\">stimulates the formation of plaque<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaque formation <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/dental-erosion\/\">leads to further erosion of the enamel<\/a> and, if it becomes severe enough, this erosion can break through the enamel and trigger some tooth sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why, contrary to popular belief, <strong>you should wait about 30 minutes after drinking a soda before brushing your teeth<\/strong>. The enamel softened by the phosphoric acid is fragile, but after half an hour it has returned to its normal state and it is safe to<a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/brushing-teeth-tips\/\"> brush<\/a> your teeth again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>The two main effects of soda on your teeth&nbsp;: erosion and cavities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Erosion and cavities are the two main effects of soda consumption on teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Dental erosion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Erosion begins when the acids from soft drinks meet <strong>the tooth enamel, which is the outermost protective layer of your teeth<\/strong>. Their effect is to reduce the surface hardness of the enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Cavities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft drinks, on the other hand, can also affect the next layer, the dentin, and even composite fillings. This damage to your tooth enamel can lead to cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cavities develop more in people who regularly drink soft drinks. Add to that poor oral hygiene, and you can take a loyalty card to your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>How to prevent damage from soda?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The obvious and radical solution? Stop drinking soda. However, if this is what you really want, you can continue, as long as you respect a few principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drink in moderation &#8211; no more than one soft drink a day &#8211; and drink it quickly. The longer you take to drink a soft drink, the more damage it can do to your teeth. The faster you drink, the less time the sugars and acids have to damage your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use a straw<\/strong> to avoid contact with harmful acids and sugars, and your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then rinse your mouth with water to remove any remaining sugars and acids to prevent them from attacking your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wait thirty minutes<\/strong> before brushing your teeth until the structure of your enamel has recovered, as explained above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never go to bed without brushing your teeth, there is no exception to this rule. Otherwise, sugar will have every opportunity to attack your teeth, especially since <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/hypersalivation\/\">saliva production<\/a> decreases during sleep and, consequently, your teeth are less protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides that, did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/chocolate\/\">dark chocolate is good for your teeth<\/a>?<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2022-11-01T09:15:30+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">November 1, 2022<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div><!--copyscapeskip--><div class=\"medical_references\"><div class=\"medical_references__heading\"><span>Medical Sources<\/span><\/div><div class=\"medical_references__list\"><p>www.passeportsante.net\/medicaments\/principes-actifs\/fiche\/acide-phosphorique-concentre-13924.aspx<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!--\/copyscapeskip-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;November 3, 2022 It&#8217;s no secret that heavy soda consumption has many deleterious health consequences, including diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. But, it is the close link between the consumption of Coca Cola &#8211; and other sugary sodas &#8211; and tooth decay that interests us today. Nutrident explains in detail the effects of sodas on teeth. 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