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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic
I would assume carbonation itself is bad for teeth?
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Not really. While carbonic acid does have a slight ph change it's typically relatively minor, and drinks often have an alkaline added to offset it from tasting bitter.
Even if it didn't, the saliva actually aids in restoring the enamel. A process known as remineralization.
Otherwise, all that is going on is the effect of pressure change allowing for the reversion back to H2O and CO2.
Some believe that ingestion of large amounts (heavy pop drinkers) can have an effect on lowering bone density. Especially if you consume carbonated drinks with alcohol.
Your body processes it 5 times faster when booze is present. So, now you are taking in a lot more of the carbonation.
You'll notice when people often drink pop, for example, they will burp. But, this is rarely the case when drinking mixed drinks, and that is due to the rapid absorption rate. Those gases aren't given the same chance to build up in the gut.