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That’s a good question, and if you’ll permit me, I’ll give the answer in two parts. The acidity of seltzer is roughly the acidity of orange juice, so a squirt o
by scottie_m 9y ago
That’s a good question, and if you’ll permit me, I’ll give the answer in two parts. The acidity of seltzer is roughly the acidity of orange juice, so a squirt of lime in your water is just nowhere close. It is also true that most of what we should be drinking is water. I realize that’s not the first choice for people raised on juice, milk, and soda, but it’s certainly the most healthy.
Remember that I mentioned moderation though? A glass or two of OJ, lemonade, tea, coffee, or seltzer a day isn’t going to materially impact your health assuming you’re not diabetic, and practice good oral hygiene. There are also many worse things for your teeth than seltzer, such as potato chips, and poor oral hygiene. If most of what you’re drinking is water, don’t sweat the glass or two of something other than water. Unfortunately too many poeple drink very little unadulterated water, and it does impact their health.
Moderation is the key.
- davidwihl 9y agoWhy are potato chips bad for your teeth? They are mostly oil and salt.
- jdminhbg 9y agoThey’re mostly starch, which the enzymes in your mouth convert to sugar.
- blawson 9y agoThey get stuck in between, and in your gums, in a way that (obviously) liquids don’t.
- rleigh 9y agoIt's not what they are made of, it's the effect they have. Bits get stuck between your teeth and gums, and this encourages bacteria to grow and establish biofilms, which once established can start causing tooth decay. Long term, they can cause a lot of damage.
- minhaz23 9y agoCan you neutralize the harm by drinking through a straw?