Soda Facts
Soda is the primary source of sugar in the American diet

A 12-oz. can of regular soda contains 40 grams of sugar which provides about 160 calories but little nutritional value.

Larger servings, e.g. 64 oz. "Big Cup" adds calories and more damage An estimated 20% of 1-and 2-year olds consume about a cup a day of soft drinks.

Teens drink three times more soda than 20 years ago, often replacing milk.

Diet sodas actually have more acid in them than regular soda, leading to enamel erosion.

"Sports drinks" are no safer when it comes to tooth erosion.

It's not just sugar that's bad for teeth, but the acids included in many popular drinks are said to 'eat' away enamel and make teeth more prone to decay. Phophoric acids and citric acids are used as flavor enhancers and contribute to the acidity of pop.

Mountain Dew -20oz is the worst pop, it contains 19 tsps of sugar and 93 mg of caffeine…nearly equivalent to an adult dose of NoDoz.

People who drink 3 or more sugary sodas daily have 62% more dental decay, fillings and tooth loss!!!

Regular pop is potentially cavity causing due to its high sugar content. Diet pops do not contribute to cavities. However, the acid in regular and diet pop has the potential to contribute to enamel breakdown and when combined with sugar can contribute to rampant decay!

Regular pops provide between 150-180 calories per 12oz can. Current dietary recommendations for added simple sugar are 10% of total energy.