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I'm starting to be more conscious about the condition of my teeth now. I don't want to stop drinking pop, but I want to keep my teeth enamel in good condition. Could I just drink pop with a straw instead of drinking it straight from the bottle/can, or will it still wear away my tooth enamel?

its possible as long as the pop never touches your teeth and only your tongue and throat.

but even if you did save your enamel using a straw your already screwing up your bones in the long run so dont drink it at all

Drinking pop will be completely fine. It takes about an hour for your teeth enamel to replace it's self.

If you are really interested, I think chewing Trident gum or any dental gum should help your teeth in the long run. Trident has a few different kinds that each have some effects on how they work on your teeth.

Other than that just brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss.

At first, I was like wtf is pop? Then, I googled it and found out it was another word for soda in Canada. You should've told us. -__-

OnT: Don't drink soda, drink Gatorade.

Kirkaldi wrote:At first, I was like wtf is pop? Then, I googled it and found out it was another word for soda in Canada. You should've told us. -__-

OnT: Don't drink soda, drink Gatorade.

pop is also used in the south US

Kirkaldi wrote:At first, I was like wtf is pop? Then, I googled it and found out it was another word for soda in Canada. You should've told us. -__-

OnT: Don't drink soda, drink Gatorade.

you kidding me? Gatorade has as much sugar as soda if not more...gatorade is actually just as bad for your teeth..Solution to this question=water

just brush your teeth every time after you finish drinking

Burningwolf wrote:

Kirkaldi wrote:At first, I was like wtf is pop? Then, I googled it and found out it was another word for soda in Canada. You should've told us. -__-

OnT: Don't drink soda, drink Gatorade.

pop is also used in the south US

thats more a mid/north-west thing, ppl down south tend to say coke...

OnT: soda is bad for your teeth but if you brush daily and make sure it doesn't linger then you'll be fine, but the same goes for most foods really even breads can be harmful if they're left too long in your mouth...

I hate sodas.
Too sweet, makes my teeth feel sticky and makes me burp too much. Besides, if I'm Farking thirsty I can't just drink a few glasses of soda in a row because of the damn bubbles. I can't drink anything fast with bubbles. It's my bane in drinking games

xKingpinx wrote:Solution to this question=water

There are hundreds of studies on "energy drinks" and the conclusion is this - they are all scams and do not do what they claim they do - hydrate. Drinking soda or gatorade and the likes does not replace your body fluids after or during physical activity...they do the opposite because of their high sugar content.

Just drink water. Obviously brushing your teeth immediately after drinking soda would prevent damage to your teeth, but are you disciplined enough to actually do it?

Mr.Ganji wrote:

xKingpinx wrote:Solution to this question=water

Just drink water. Obviously brushing your teeth immediately after drinking soda would prevent damage to your teeth, but are you disciplined enough to actually do it?

actually since most soda is acidic brushing your teeth directly after drinking it would probably exacerbate the erosion process...a mouthwash would be better or maybe a dental gum like someone suggested (not sure on that) but really thats a bit excessive, normal daily brushing with the paste that help strengthen tooth enamel should help...

XemnasXD wrote:

Burningwolf wrote:

Kirkaldi wrote:At first, I was like wtf is pop? Then, I googled it and found out it was another word for soda in Canada. You should've told us. -__-

OnT: Don't drink soda, drink Gatorade.

pop is also used in the south US

thats more a mid/north-west thing, ppl down south tend to say coke...

OnT: soda is bad for your teeth but if you brush daily and make sure it doesn't linger then you'll be fine, but the same goes for most foods really even breads can be harmful if they're left too long in your mouth...

srsly?
Well im just saying by personal experience
in Houston everyone said pop =(

Burningwolf wrote:

Kirkaldi wrote:At first, I was like wtf is pop? Then, I googled it and found out it was another word for soda in Canada. You should've told us. -__-

OnT: Don't drink soda, drink Gatorade.

pop is also used in the south US

dont forget about in pokemon (my 6 y/o cousin plays it and its really annoying)

I've actually stopped drinking soda entirely.

Shit's bad for you, not just for your teeth but in sheer calorie intake.

Reise wrote:I've actually stopped drinking soda entirely.

Shit's bad for you, not just for your teeth but in sheer calorie intake.

never would've pegged you as a calorie counter...

I'm not, but I was bored at work one day and realized I was getting like 1k every day off Mountain Dew alone. I haven't had soda in like 3 months.

Reise wrote:I'm not, but I was bored at work one day and realized I was getting like 1k every day off Mountain Dew alone. I haven't had soda in like 3 months.

Thats because its Mountain Dew.

XemnasXD wrote:

Mr.Ganji wrote:

xKingpinx wrote:Solution to this question=water

Just drink water. Obviously brushing your teeth immediately after drinking soda would prevent damage to your teeth, but are you disciplined enough to actually do it?

actually since most soda is acidic brushing your teeth directly after drinking it would probably exacerbate the erosion process...a mouthwash would be better or maybe a dental gum like someone suggested (not sure on that) but really thats a bit excessive, normal daily brushing with the paste that help strengthen tooth enamel should help...

Since teeth enamel wears away from acid and it likes a slightly basic solution, and toothpaste is basic, wouldn't toothpaste neutralize the acid and be good for your teeth? How exactly does it make it worse?