Online Dental Insurance – Apples and Teeth
Monday, Sep. 11th 2023 1:56 PM
Apples Can Cause More Damage To Teeth Than Carbonated Drinks.
According to a new study, the high acidity levels in apples can damage your teeth if eaten slowly. The drinks most often associated with dietary erosion, such as cola, showed no increased risk. The study results emphasize that dietary advice should target strong acids rather than some commonly consumed soft drinks. People who ate apples were 3.7 times more likely to have dentine damage, while carbonated drink consumers had no additional risk.
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