Most
people associate bottled water with health and hydration,
but not all bottled waters are created equal. One crucial
factor often overlooked is the pH level
of the water. The pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline
a substance is, ranging from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most
alkaline), with 7 being neutral.
Why
pH Matters for Your Teeth
Your tooth enamel, the hard outer surface of your teeth,
begins to erode when exposed to acids with a pH below
5.5. Prolonged exposure to acidic beverages can lead
to: