There are two main dental effects of drinking soda: erosion and cavities. Erosion Erosion begins when the acids in soft drinks encounter the tooth enamel, which is the outermost protective layer on your teeth. Their effect is to reduce the surface hardness of the enamel.  While sports drinks and fruit juices can also damage enamel, they stop there. Cavities Soft drinks, on the other hand, can also affect the next layer, dentin, and even composite fillings. This damage to your…