Pop Quiz: Are Diet Sodas Rotting Your Teeth?

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  • Speeds Alcohol Absorption – Diet soda allows alcohol to enter the bloodstream faster than sugar-containing drinks. Opting for mixed drinks made with diet sodas and other sugar-free mixes today could mean a bigger hangover tomorrow.
  • Metabolic Dysfunction – Even moderate intake of diet soda has been linked to metabolic syndrome, a precursor for conditions such as high cholesterol, abdominal fat and heart disease.
  • Reproductive Issues – Not only is soda subpar, but so is the can it's sold in. Metal soda cans contain bisphenol A (BPA), which can interfere with your endocrine glands and affect reproduction, as well as negatively impact heart health. 
  • Other Things that Increase Risk of Tooth Decay 

    There are plenty of other factors that can affect dental health. Anything that contributes to the erosion of enamel on your teeth can increase your risk of decay. Some of the things that may affect your pearly whites include: