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Is there a study about that? I'd love to see more info on difference in health effects between fountain soda vs bottled/canned.

• Jiocus 5y ago
  I think this is a misconception. It's not about the fountain vs canned or bottle soda. Carbon dioxide lowers the pH of a drink to 4.5, which is acidic. The acid pH level erodes teeth and one shouldn't brush their teeth too soon after drinking soda because the enamel can be damaged. (Edit: acid on your teeth is always bad, brushing or not.) Getting a soft drink from a fountain often means getting a straw for your cup as well. Using a straw to drink does help somewhat to bypass the soda from making contact with the teeth in the first place. Use a straw, save a tooth.
  • phonypc 5y ago
    The pH of soft drinks is more typically in the range 2-4, due to the addition of various acids. And the negative effect of soft drinks on dental health is primarily from the action of acid-producing bacteria metabolizing sugar. Diet drinks aren't nearly as bad for your teeth, carbonated water barely has any effect.
    • Jiocus 5y ago
      You are right. Using a straw is helpful in all these cases.
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  • jack9 5y ago
    Canned soda ph2.5 and is a solution Fountain soda ph6.5 to ph8.5 and is a suspension The differences are stark.