5 Drinks Secretly Destroying Your Teeth: Avoid Cola, Juices, and More!

• Cola and fizzy drinks combine strong acids and high sugar, significantly dropping pH and dissolving enamel, leading to decay, thinning, and sensitivity.
• Diet sodas, despite being sugar-free, are highly acidic due to phosphoric, citric, and carbonic acids, softening enamel and increasing decay risk.
• Energy and sports drinks are highly acidic and sugary, often causing more enamel erosion than soda or juice, especially with slow consumption.
• Even 100% natural fruit juices contain high natural sugars and strong fruit acids that demineralize enamel, etching and thinning the tooth surface.
• Coffee and tea, especially with added sugar and syrups, are mildly acidic and stain softened enamel, creating a cavity-friendly environment.

Why It Matters: Many common beverages, from sodas to juices and even sparkling water, erode tooth enamel due to acids and sugar.