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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.



You are right.

Using a straw is helpful in all these cases.




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