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Allen
08-10-2007, 01:03 PM
regular cola? Is diet cola less acidic and less bad for your teeth than regular cola?
yodadoe
08-14-2007, 09:17 PM
It's the sugar in regular cola that is bad for your teeth, not the acidity. Diet cola has no sugar.
BabeHeart
08-15-2007, 06:05 PM
Not really, the primary difference is the sugar. Neither are healthy or have any redeeming qualities other than they taste good.EDIT:"Myth 4: Diet cola drinks are safe for teethDiet colas don't contain sugars that cause tooth decay but they contain phosphoric acid (and sometimes citric acid as well). These acids can cause erosion in teeth, a condition where enamel is dissolved from tooth surfaces. It's different from decay, but can be just as bad for your teeth.":

www.choice.com.au (http://www.choice.com.au/viewArticle.aspx?id=105652&catId=100289&tid=100008&p=1&title=Diet+cola+myths)
jess_cppentecostals
08-20-2007, 07:24 AM
Absolutely not!!! and if your gonna drink soda you just as well drink the real thing diet is actually not good for you
enchanted
08-25-2007, 08:40 AM
Not less acidic, but there is no sugar to rot your teeth.
linda a
08-26-2007, 10:37 AM
The carbonate in the soft drinks is what is really bad for the teeth. So, to lessen the effects of this, take a can or bottle of your favorite soft drink and shake it until all of the carbonate has been released.Then drink a very flat tasting beverage, but one that is damaging to your teeth.Also, try adding ice to favorite beverage, that will also lessen the effects.
oHiO is for LoVerS
08-26-2007, 03:51 PM
not really,..just limit it
shake4me
08-26-2007, 04:19 PM
Well, I personally think its less acidic making it a little better for your teeth but not too much. Diet drinks, however, are worse for your body because they contain aspartame which may cause other problems. s4m