“Sip All Day, Get Decay” is more than a catchy slogan. It’s a campaign with the purpose to bring awareness to the nation’s growing dental concerns and correlation between soda and tooth decay.

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, approximately 50% of the population in the US aged two or older consumes sugar-based drinks on any given day and more than half of these sugar-based drinks are consumed at home. According to the CDC, almost 60% of high school students drink a minimum of one sugar-based beverage every day. Even more surprising, SipAllDay.org reports that one-fifth of all one- and two-year old children drink soda.

Not only have soda and other sugar-laden drinks been linked to obesity, diabetes and high-blood pressure, but soda and sugar-based beverage drinkers must also be concerned with tooth decay. In a study conducted by Bernabe, Vehkalahti, Sheiham, Aromaa and Suominen published in the Journal of Dentistry, the researchers set to explore the association between cavities and the frequency of sugar-based beverages consumed. They found that the higher the consumption of sugary drinks, the higher the amount of teeth affected by cavities.  Surprisingly, the researchers found that the use of fluoride toothpaste did not reduce the risk of dental cavities when drinking sugar-based drinks regularly.  The Wisconsin Dental Association also points out that the kind of sugar in soda and other sweetened beverages combines with the bacteria in your mouth to form acid, which attacks the enamel of your teeth.

Consider replacing your daily soda habit with Syfo. Syfo Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Waters and Original Seltzer are made from 100% purified water and have no sugar, artificial sweeteners, sodium, preservatives or any other additives. Just delicious, natural refreshment, Syfo is a healthy and satisfying alternative to soda.

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