Whats up with that soda fizz?

What’s up with that soda fizz?

    Soda, second to candy, is one of the main contributors to tooth decay. Don’t be fooled by diet soda, it is just as harmful to your teeth as regular soda. Sugar lingers in your mouth for approximately forty five minutes after your last sip.

   “Soda is a double whammy!” explains Dr. Nicholas Zeik of Zeik Dental in Marlboro NJ. Soda contains acid, which erodes your enamel. Your teeth are similar to M&M’s with a hard outer shell called enamel, and a softer layer called dentin. Soda also contains sugar, which is the main stimulant to bacteria creating havoc in your oral cavity, leading to cavities and periodontal disease. Don’t be fooled by artificial sugars, because the bacterium doesn’t know the difference. A few helpful hints from Dr. Zeik are, drinking through a straw, rinsing with water when finished, or even better fluoride if available. Last but not least, gulp, don’t sip your soda.

      For more information on this topic, call Dr. Zeik at (732) 863 8040 for a fun informative interview.