Despite being better for your waste line, diet free soft drinks can be surprisingly harmful to your teeth. As we all know, traditional sugary soft drinks can cause cavities, the sugar free variety however causes tooth corrosion damage due to the amount of acid they contain. The acid can soften and “eat-away” the enamel of the teeth making them more susceptible to wear and sensitivity. Each acid attack lasts for around 20 minutes. Every time you take a sip of the drink, the acid damage begins all over again.

The Melbourne Oral Health CRC researchers recommend fluoridated tap water as the best option for teeth, as well as milk, which is not erosive on teeth
If you must drink or eat an acidic product, rinse your mouth out with water afterwards and wait an hour before brushing your teeth, as doing so can remove the softened layer of tooth.

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