{"id":476,"date":"2023-12-15T18:29:12","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T18:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/?p=476"},"modified":"2024-01-26T18:29:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T18:29:56","slug":"are-regular-or-diet-sodas-better-for-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/15\/are-regular-or-diet-sodas-better-for-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Soda Showdown: Is Diet Better for Dental Health Than Regular?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What could be better on a warm Friday night than popping the tab on your favorite soda? When it comes to quenching your thirst, sodas of all kinds are a popular choice. However, drinking them has long been linked to various health concerns, including dental health issues. So, obviously, the answer is to switch to diet versions, right? Maybe not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn which version of these popular fizzy drinks is better for your dental health<\/a>, continue reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Challenger 1: Regular Soda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To begin, turn your attention to the first challenger, regular soda. It gets a bad reputation due to the high amounts of sugar it contains. Looking at the nutritional information on your average can, you can find 39 \u2013 46 grams of sugar per serving! For reference, the daily recommended amount per day is 36 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sugar can wreak havoc on dental health. Your oral bacteria feed on sugar and produce acids that attack tooth enamel, leading to cavities and decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenger 2: Diet Soda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diet sodas are artificially sweetened beverages that contain zero or minimal calories. They are often marketed as healthier alternatives to regular sodas because they don’t contain sugar. Instead, they are sweetened with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, or stevia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Diet Sodas Better for Teeth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, if you can\u2019t trust regular sodas, are diet sodas okay? It appears they have low to no sugar content! Unfortunately, no. While diet sodas sport lower or non-existent sugar content compared to their regular challengers, they still pose risks to dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s true that sugar is one of the leading contributors to cavities and tooth decay, the acidity is just as high (if not higher) in diet sodas. High acidity erodes your enamel over time, leading to tooth decay and sensitivity. The same can be said of some fruit juices that contain citric acid and other types of naturally occurring acidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitigating the Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, since you can\u2019t rely on either version of your favorite pop to keep your teeth healthy, you\u2019ll need to do some mitigation. Here are some tips for drinking sodas while preserving your dental health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n