Brushed my teeth after drinking pepsi max, and now they feel sticky

[snenny]

I brushed my teeth this morning about 25 minutes after drinking a pepsi max (so, sugar free), but all today they have felt "sticky", starting directly after brushing my teeth. The toothpaste I spat out looked yellowy, which I presumed was just any last traces of pepsi. Naturally now I'm terribly worried they're decaying, or I've brushed off all the enamel! Is this normal, or is there any explanation? I've brushed them again this evening and the feeling hasn't changed. Only other thing I can think of is that I started taking antibiotics 3 days ago (not for anything tooth-related).

 

[Gordon]

Pepsi Max is sugar free which is nice, but it also has a pH around about the same as battery acid... which isn't so good. However brushing 25mins later is fine.

It'll just be a coincidence combined with a guilty conscience Don't worry about it.

 

[toucan]

If you pop some really old filthy coins into a fizzy drink, cola types especially, what it does to them will put you off for life! They come out looking just minted. Powerful stuff!

 

[snenny]

Thanks, that's really helpful - and I certainly did not know that about the pepsi max! I'll cut way down, I drink far too much pepsi anyway. Is this the case with plain carbonated water? I really appreciate the answer Gordon, I feel far less anxious now

Toucan - That is terrifying evidence! I'll definitely be cutting down on the fizzy drinks from hereon in. Thanks for the motivation!

 

[Gordon]

Carbonated water is also a bit acidic, but it's OK if you drink it at mealtimes. What's the point in having teeth if you can't use the blooming things!