Sports and energy drinks can cause irreversible damage to teeth
Consumption of sports and energy drinks, which is increasing especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth-specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of the tooth- say researchers including one of an Indian origin.
It is known that acidic beverages like sodas and citric juices like grapefruit and orange juice can damage teeth.