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Why Diet Soda is Secretly a Tooth’s Worst Nightmare

Why Diet Soda is Secretly a Tooth’s Worst Nightmare27 mei4 min

You might think opting for a sugar-free soda saves your smile from destruction, but bizarrely, the dental truth is flipped completely on its head. This episode breaks down the strange science of chemical chelation, revealing how the extra citric acid hidden in diet drinks aggressively binds to the calcium in your mouth, stripping it away. Tune in to find out why a calorie-free fizzy drink can actually melt your protective enamel faster than its sugary counterpart.