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We all know that drinking too much juice or canned beverages like cola and soda can cause tooth decay, but few people realize that vitamin effervescent drinks can also erode teeth and increase the risk of cavities.
The University of Helsinki soaked teeth in eight different vitamin drinks for 100 hours and observed the changes. Researchers found that these drinks all eroded tooth enamel, weakening the dentin—even vitamin drinks marketed as containing calcium were no exception. Among them, vitamin C effervescent drinks caused the most damage, corroding even the dentin beneath the enamel.
Researchers from the University of Baltimore further discovered that citric acid, a main ingredient in vitamin effervescent drinks, may be the primary cause of tooth erosion. Although its corrosive effect is not as pronounced as sugary drinks, the damage is still significant. This is because enamel has a pH of 5.5, and any drink with a pH lower than this can erode teeth—citric acid is one such substance.
So, is there a way to protect teeth from vitamin effervescent drink erosion? Yes. Researchers explain that when consuming acidic drinks, minerals on the teeth dissolve to neutralize the acidity. Although saliva is slightly alkaline and has a neutralizing effect, it takes some time for saliva to begin this process. Therefore, experts recommend that those who fear cavities but can't quit acidic drinks try adjusting their diet.
Dairy products like cheese and milk are alkaline and contain minerals, which help neutralize acidity. Consuming dairy after drinking acidic beverages can help reduce acidity and allow tooth minerals to recover more quickly. Another good option is black tea with milk, as black tea is neutral, and the alkaline milk enhances the neutralizing effect on acidity.
Source: http://www. libertytimes. com. tw/ 2010/ new/ mar/ 9/ today- int5. htm
Study Finds Vitamin Fizzy Drinks Can Also Cause Tooth Decay
We all know that drinking too much juice or canned beverages like cola and soda can cause tooth decay, but few people realize that vitamin effervescent drinks can also erode teeth and increase the risk of cavities.
The University of Helsinki soaked teeth in eight different vitamin drinks for 100 hours and observed the changes. Researchers found that these drinks all eroded tooth enamel, weakening the dentin—even vitamin drinks marketed as containing calcium were no exception. Among them, vitamin C effervescent drinks caused the most damage, corroding even the dentin beneath the enamel.
Researchers from the University of Baltimore further discovered that citric acid, a main ingredient in vitamin effervescent drinks, may be the primary cause of tooth erosion. Although its corrosive effect is not as pronounced as sugary drinks, the damage is still significant. This is because enamel has a pH of 5.5, and any drink with a pH lower than this can erode teeth—citric acid is one such substance.
So, is there a way to protect teeth from vitamin effervescent drink erosion? Yes. Researchers explain that when consuming acidic drinks, minerals on the teeth dissolve to neutralize the acidity. Although saliva is slightly alkaline and has a neutralizing effect, it takes some time for saliva to begin this process. Therefore, experts recommend that those who fear cavities but can't quit acidic drinks try adjusting their diet.
Dairy products like cheese and milk are alkaline and contain minerals, which help neutralize acidity. Consuming dairy after drinking acidic beverages can help reduce acidity and allow tooth minerals to recover more quickly. Another good option is black tea with milk, as black tea is neutral, and the alkaline milk enhances the neutralizing effect on acidity.
Source: http://www. libertytimes. com. tw/ 2010/ new/ mar/ 9/ today- int5. htm