{"id":270,"date":"2023-10-03T15:32:20","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/blog\/?p=270"},"modified":"2023-11-04T15:35:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T15:35:50","slug":"diet-vs-regular-soda-which-is-better-for-my-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/03\/diet-vs-regular-soda-which-is-better-for-my-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Diet Vs. Regular Soda: Which Is Better for My Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know October is National Dental Hygiene Month? That means there\u2019s no better time than now to consider our daily habits and how they impact our teeth. We know, for example, that consuming foods and drinks with high sugar content is bad for our pearly whites. It attracts microbes that cause tooth decay, which can progress and require more complex treatment if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re like many others wanting to be conscious of your oral wellbeing this month, you might be tempted to switch from regular soda to diet. After all, you don\u2019t want to get a cavity and end up with a dental emergency<\/a> one day! There\u2019s no sugar in diet soda so it\u2019s better for you, right? When it comes to your smile, that\u2019s not entirely true. Keep reading to learn why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Are Sugar-Free Drinks Better for Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true that limiting the amount of sugary drinks you consume will help keep your teeth and gums free of toxic bacteria. If you\u2019re simply replacing regular soda with diet soda, though, you\u2019re not necessarily doing yourself any favors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The unfortunate truth is that sugar-free beverages might be just as harmful. Many of them contain phosphoric acid, or other acidic ingredients, that wear down the protective outer layer of your pearly whites. Once the enamel is weakened, you\u2019re more likely to develop tooth decay which can lead to cavities. Even without the sugar, you can still put a dent in your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can I Do to Protect My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few ways you can prevent this kind of damage, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n