Dentist spills beans on whether diet drinks are just as bad for teeth as sugar

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@annapetersondental TikTok account, Anna says: "So we know that sugary drinks are bad for you because sugar causes tooth decay." "And this is done by the bacteria in the mouth feeding on the sugars and excreting acids onto the tooth which causes tooth decay."But diet drinks are very acidic and this acidity dissolves the enamel of the tooth, weakens the enamel, and in turn causes cavities."The dentist then offers some recommendations for people who enjoy drinking acidic drinks.She says: "The first thing you can do is drink them through a straw."The dentist also recommends not sipping on them throughout the day instead of trying to "drink them all in one go"."And thirdly, have them with a meal because when you're having a meal it's an acid.