Now, let’s talk about your pearly whites. This is where a lot of people get worried. Regular water is neutral, with a pH of 7. Sparkling water is slightly acidic, sitting around a pH of 4 or 5. That sounds scary, right?
But here’s the chill part: studies show that plain sparkling water is not a significant threat to tooth enamel. The acidity is way milder than soda (which has a pH around 2.5!) and even some fruit juices. Unless you’re sipping it all day like a fish, your teeth probably won’t notice the difference.
Your saliva is a natural buffer—it loves to neutralize weak acids. So, if you’re a normal sipper, you’re likely fine. Just maybe don’t swirl it around your mouth like a fancy wine taster, okay? That would be overkill.
