Diet coke

whitecrook said:
Special R contain sweeteners. Special R tastes like crap. Regluar Ribena doesn't have any added sugar, it's natural fructose and stuff from the fruit that's used to make it. I have no concern over calorie counts. It's expensive enough that I only buy it when it's on offer which is every few months.



Brushing after a swig of Coke is one of the worst times someone could brush. Coke is essentially acid. (carbonated anything, is acid) So what someone would be doing is brushing and rubbing acid into their teeth. The best time to drink carbonated drinks if one must, is to do it at meal times, the bodies natural saliva etc helps to protect the mouth.
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So what happens when you eat dinner and don't brush until 12pm? The plaque produce lots of acid in that time. By your reasoning you're then 'brushing the acid into your teeth.' That doesn't seem to do the four or five billion people who brush their teeth every night much harm.
 
Skull said:
So what happens when you eat dinner and don't brush until 12pm? The plaque produce lots of acid in that time. By your reasoning you're then 'brushing the acid into your teeth.' That doesn't seem to do the four or five billion people who brush their teeth every night much harm.
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12pm is after dinner now?

He is correct, the acid does soften the enamel on the teeth immediately after eating which is why drinking water or chewing gum helps neutralise it. You can brush safely after an hour or so. Brushing immediately isn't going to wreck your teeth but it does do cumulative damage.
 
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There are things you can do to prevent acid erosion. After consuming anything acidic, wait about one hour before brushing your teeth. When you consume anything with acid, the enamel begins to dissolve immediately upon contact. Brushing after consumption of acid will remove the softened enamel. Saliva will help to harden the enamel again, so it is best to wait at least one hour before cleaning the teeth after eating or drinking anything with acid. Be aware of the products you are consuming. Knowing if there is an acid content will be helpful. It is recommended to avoid these foods and drinks whenever possible to maintain healthy teeth. If you just can't stay away from them, be sure to use a toothpaste with fluoride, which will help the teeth to remain strong. A useful tool in rescuing the presence of acid is to drink water, milk or eat a piece of cheese immediately after eating or drinking a product with acid. These dairy products help to neutralize acids, reducing the chances of acid erosion to the enamel. Finishing a meal with a dairy product is advised for patients with heartburn and other issues that produce stomach acid. Acid erosion is one of the main causes for dental decay and loss of teeth. Try to take the precautions to avoid exposing your teeth to unnecessary acids and make use of the helpful dairy tip after a meal.
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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/439231/top_foods_that_help_fight_acid_erosion_pg2.html
 
You cannot beat an ice cold bottle of diet-coke on a hot day sitting in the sun. There is just something about the glass bottle that makes diet-coke extra nice :cool:
 
I prefer the taste of sucralose to aspartame. Plus it doesn't seem to hurt me.

Doesn't really bother me. The only fizzy drinks I consume with any regularity now are beer and sparkling wine.
 
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