Why is drinking soda or sports drinks dangerous for people with braces?
Our teeth are covered with enamel. Enamel is susceptible to dissolving/softening in acids created when certain bacteria/germs living on a tooth’s surface, eat sugar. Soda and sports drinks contain sugar and acid like preservatives. Take a look at the contents label on the drink. If brushing is not adequate, if a person frequently drinks several of these beverages a day or if super sized drinks are consumed, the enamel dissolves/demineralizes leaving permanent white spots on the teeth. In addition, when enamel is softened by exposure to these drinks, the enamel is at increased danger of being worn away leaving your smile look prematurely aged. Who wants a spotted smile with teeth that look 90 years old?
