5. It destroys your teeth
Obviously sugar is problematic when it comes to the health of your teeth. That’s because the bacteria that live in your mouth feed on sugar and produce acid as a byproduct. The acid eats away at your enamel, causing cavities.
When it comes to soda, though, it’s not just about the sugar. A recent study published in the journal General Dentistry studied and compared the mouths of a cocaine user, methamphetamine user, and habitual soda-drinker.
It found the same level of tooth erosion in all three cases. In the case of soda, the damage was caused by citric acid, which compounds the damage already done by sugar.