Hard Facts About Sour Candies

• In the past 20 years, candies marketed to children have increasingly been of a “fruity” or “sour” variety.
• Sour candies are very acidic, with a low pH level (Acid Levels in Sour Candies).
• Some candy is so acidic it can actually burn gums and cheeks.
• Acid weakens and wears away tooth enamel.
• Teeth without protective enamel are prone to tooth decay.
• Each acid attack lasts about 20 minutes.
• Holding the acid in your mouth by prolonged candy sucking or chewing continues the acid attack.

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