VIRAL: What Diet Coke Could Do to Your Teeth Really is Unbelievable!
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Unexpectedly, there was no significant difference between damage caused by sugary and sugar-free drinks. But experts think unlike sugar-sweetened sodas, which promote the growth of bacteria that lead to tooth decay and cavities, sugar-free sodas contain ingredients that cause dental erosion, a process that strips away tooth enamel, ultimately exposing the soft and super sensitive insides of the tooth.
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The moral of the story is the one you've been denying forever: When it comes to your teeth and your general health, water wins every time. If you must drink a carbonated drink, just swish with water afterward instead of brushing right away, this could further aggravate erosion.
S/C: Cosmopolitan
