Soft drinks are the most significant factor in severity of dental erosion, which is when the clear coating of the tooth is worn away. Dental erosion happens because of acids that are included in foods or drinks. The enamel gets softer and loses minerals that can be beneficial to protecting teeth when eating or drinking (consuming) acidic foods like oranges, strawberries, and soda. Food with a pH level that is lower than 5.5 is harmful to the teeth and can cause dental erosion. (On the pH scale, the lower the number gets, the higher the acidity becomes.) According to a new study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, severe dental erosion occurs in adults when they drink a lot of sugary drinks or fruit juices. The participants
