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Sour candy dissolves your teeth completely

Acidic candies damage enamel but don't dissolve teeth

Eating sour candy dissolves your teeth completely.

Sour candies are acidic and can erode tooth enamel with repeated exposure. However, teeth aren't dissolved, enamel damage is partial and gradual. Fluoride treatments and good hygiene provide protection.

Believed 1980–2010
Year Revised 2012
Why Changed Oversimplification
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

6/10
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