October 13/Cambridge, Mass./Journal of Dentistry -- Apples can cause up to four times more damage to teeth than sodas is one of the conclusions reached by a recent study looking at the effects of acidic foods and beverages on tooth decay.
In a study on tooth erosion and decay published in the latest issue of the Journal of Dentistry, researchers studied the link between diet and tooth decay using over 1000 participants between the ages of 18-30. The participants were given a questionnaire about their past and present daily dietary habits and their teeth were examined for damage at the enamel and underlying dentine layer.