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Some sugar-free drinks can also damage teeth, experts warn
Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Medical News Today Sporting a sugar-free label does not make a product tooth-friendly, warn oral health experts who urge consumers to be aware of the potential for sugar-free beverages and confectionery to be as damaging as those containing sugar. Researchers at the Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), based at the University of Melbourne, Australia, tested 23 different types of sugar-free drinks - including soft drinks and sports drinks - and found those that contain acidic additives and those with low pH levels cause measurable damage to tooth enamel, even if they have no sugar. For the full article from MNT, click here. If you are worried about your dental health or gum disease, then book a free consultation at our Finchley Road dental clinic, NW3. Our friendly and highly skilled dentists are here to help you understand your ongoing dental health options. |
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