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Is drinking carbonated beverages can harm your bones or your teeth or any part of your body? ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Acid: Carbonation is from carbonic acid. This damages enamel tooth structure. So sugar and sugar-free sodas are both bad for teeth. Rinse or drink lots of water after drinking soda. Do not brush immediately afterward, you could abrade off you enamel.
Answered 5/3/2013
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Yes especially teeth: Carbonated beverages can slowly dissolve the enamel (outside layer) of your teeth. The acidity of the beverages can be very high! the sugar level depending on the beverage can also be very high. The bacteria in your mouth can metabolize the sugar producing an acidic byproduct that can further dissolve the enamel and cause decay. Sugary drinks will also add useless calories to your diet! so be care.
Answered 4/27/2013
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