Diet in Warwick

Are diet drinks bad for your teeth?

Many people choose to switch to diet drinks to reduce their sugar consumption. Though making this change means less sugar comes into contact with your teeth, if the drink is fizzy, it can still cause damage. This is because it contains acids that can wear away a tooth's enamel. So while still low sugar drinks are better for your teeth, fizzy diet drinks aren't.

To keep your teeth healthy, minimising the following food and drink as much as possible is recommended:

• Fizzy or fruit-based drinks, these contain acids which dissolve a tooth's surface
• Artificial and natural sugars, which can cause decay when consumed in high doses
• Dried or sour fruits that leave sugar or acid on your teeth
• High-starch foods, such as potatoes and bread, which produce sugar when chewed
• Hard foods such as ice, sweets or popcorn

Food and drink that's safe or even beneficial for your mouth health include:

• Alkaline foods and drinks such as dairy items
• High-fibre foods that help to clean your teeth
• Green and black teas that can suppress plaque-creating bacteria
• Nuts which contain vitamins that benefit oral health
• High-mineral foods and drinks such as lean meats, leafy greens and whole grains

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