Does Sparkling Water Damage Teeth? ADA’s Info on Sparkling Water Highlighted

Does Sparkling Water Damage Teeth? ADA’s Info on Sparkling Water Highlighted

In an article examining whether the Spindrift line of sparkling water has negative health consequences, Stack (5/8, Hall) reports that concerning whether sparkling water erodes enamel, the American Dental Association states, “According to available research, sparkling water is generally fine for your teeth.” The ADA adds, “In a study using teeth that were removed as a part of treatment and donated for research, researchers tested to see whether sparkling water would attack tooth enamel more aggressively than regular lab water. The result? The two forms of water were about the same in their effects on tooth enamel.”