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Acid erosion is the loss of [[tooth enamel]] caused by acid attack.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dentalhealth.org/tell-me-about/topic/mouth-conditions/dental-erosion|title=Oral treatments and dental health ' Mouth Conditions ' Dental erosion {{!}} The British Dental Health Foundation|website=www.dentalhealth.org|access-date=2016-12-17}}</ref> When consuming carbonated sugar sweetened beverages, acid contacts the teeth, attacking the enamel. Over time, the enamel erodes, leading to dental caries. Erosion of tooth enamel begins at a pH of 5.5,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.21stcenturydental.com/ph_drinks.html|title=21 Century Dental {{!}} Drinks That Eat Teeth|website=www.21stcenturydental.com|access-date=2016-12-17}}</ref> and ingredients found in sugar sweetened beverages such as phosphoric acid and citric acid significantly contribute to the demineralization of the enamel.

Acid erosion is the loss of [[tooth enamel]] caused by acid attack.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dentalhealth.org/tell-me-about/topic/mouth-conditions/dental-erosion|title=Oral treatments and dental health ' Mouth Conditions ' Dental erosion {{!}} The British Dental Health Foundation|website=www.dentalhealth.org|access-date=2016-12-17}}</ref> When consuming carbonated sugar sweetened beverages, acid contacts the teeth, attacking the enamel. Over time, the enamel erodes, leading to dental caries. Erosion of tooth enamel begins at a pH of 5.5,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.21stcenturydental.com/ph_drinks.html|title=21 Century Dental {{!}} Drinks That Eat Teeth|website=www.21stcenturydental.com|access-date=2016-12-17}}</ref> and ingredients found in sugar sweetened beverages such as phosphoric acid and citric acid significantly contribute to the demineralization of the enamel.

Consumption of [[sports drink|sports]] and [[energy drink]]s have been linked to [[tooth decay|tooth damage]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=s&iid=296&aid=10687|title=Know Your Teeth - Infobites - Sports and Energy Drinks Responsible for Irreversible Damage to Teeth -- Search By Keyword, Letter or Phrase - 1-877-2X-A-YEAR (1-877-292-9327)|website=www.knowyourteeth.com|access-date=2016-12-17}}</ref> This is especially common in adolescents who consume about 30-50% of the beverages that are on the market.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/05/02/151868879/energy-drinks-can-take-teeth-on-an-irreversible-acid-trip|title=Energy Drinks Can Take Teeth On An Irreversible Acid Trip|newspaper=NPR.org|access-date=2016-12-17|archive-date=November 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106052620/http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/05/02/151868879/energy-drinks-can-take-teeth-on-an-irreversible-acid-trip|url-status=live}}</ref> Studies suggest that energy drinks may cause twice as much damage to teeth as sports drinks. Citric acid, found in many sugar sweetened beverages, causes stripping of the enamel.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sunlifedentalbenefits.com/dental-insurance/dental-health/nutrition-oral-health/soft-drinks-oral-health/|title=Soft Drinks & Oral Health - United Concordia Dental Insurance|website=www.sunlifedentalbenefits.com|access-date=2016-12-17|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220221918/https://www.sunlifedentalbenefits.com/dental-insurance/dental-health/nutrition-oral-health/soft-drinks-oral-health/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Consumption of [[sports drink|sports]] and [[energy drink]]s have been linked to [[tooth decay|tooth damage]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=s&iid=296&aid=10687|title=Know Your Teeth - Infobites - Sports and Energy Drinks Responsible for Irreversible Damage to Teeth -- Search By Keyword, Letter or Phrase - 1-877-2X-A-YEAR (1-877-292-9327)|website=www.knowyourteeth.com|access-date=2016-12-17}}</ref> This is especially common in adolescents who consume about 30–50% of the beverages that are on the market.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/05/02/151868879/energy-drinks-can-take-teeth-on-an-irreversible-acid-trip|title=Energy Drinks Can Take Teeth On An Irreversible Acid Trip|newspaper=NPR.org|access-date=2016-12-17|archive-date=November 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106052620/http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/05/02/151868879/energy-drinks-can-take-teeth-on-an-irreversible-acid-trip|url-status=live}}</ref> Studies suggest that energy drinks may cause twice as much damage to teeth as sports drinks. Citric acid, found in many sugar sweetened beverages, causes stripping of the enamel.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sunlifedentalbenefits.com/dental-insurance/dental-health/nutrition-oral-health/soft-drinks-oral-health/|title=Soft Drinks & Oral Health - United Concordia Dental Insurance|website=www.sunlifedentalbenefits.com|access-date=2016-12-17|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220221918/https://www.sunlifedentalbenefits.com/dental-insurance/dental-health/nutrition-oral-health/soft-drinks-oral-health/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Fruit juices generally contain lower amounts of sugar than carbonated sugar sweetened beverages.<ref name=":12" /> The acidity levels found in fruit juices vary, with citrus based juices having the lowest pH levels, leading to higher risk of cavities with enamel exposure.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.doonsouthdental.ca/acid-erosion-is-it-eating-away-your-teeth/|title=Acid Erosion - Is It Eating Away Your Teeth? - Doon South Dental|date=2016-02-18|newspaper=Doon South Dental|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-17|archive-date=December 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223211148/http://www.doonsouthdental.ca/acid-erosion-is-it-eating-away-your-teeth/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Fruit juices generally contain lower amounts of sugar than carbonated sugar sweetened beverages.<ref name=":12" /> The acidity levels found in fruit juices vary, with citrus based juices having the lowest pH levels, leading to higher risk of cavities with enamel exposure.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.doonsouthdental.ca/acid-erosion-is-it-eating-away-your-teeth/|title=Acid Erosion - Is It Eating Away Your Teeth? - Doon South Dental|date=2016-02-18|newspaper=Doon South Dental|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-17|archive-date=December 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223211148/http://www.doonsouthdental.ca/acid-erosion-is-it-eating-away-your-teeth/|url-status=live}}</ref>