Vitamin water, energy drinks, fitness beverages… what do they all have in common? They eat teeth! According to a study published by the Academy of General Dentistry, popular fitness drinks can actually cause more damage to teeth than soft drinks – up to 11 times more damage! The news comes as a surprise for athletes who rely on sports drinks for a boost of energy, but also for teenagers, college students, and anyone who consumes these types of beverages on a regular basis.

You may think you’re doing yourself a favor when you pick up a Gatorade instead of a Coke. While your body may thank you for the lower sugar content, your teeth will not. According to the study, the drinks that caused the most damage to teeth when exposed for extended periods of time were as follows: (more…)