Drinking Milk After Eating Sugary Cereals Reduces Risk Of Acid-Damaged Teeth

A U.S. dental study that tested the effect of drinking different beverages after eating a sugary breakfast cereal found that milk reduces plaque acid levels and may prevent damage to tooth enamel. The study involved 20 adults who ate 20 grams of Kellogg’s Froot Loops cereal, then drank different beverages, including whole milk, apple juice or tap water. Plaque acidity was measured each time. Participants who drank milk after eating the cereal showed the highest pH rise, indicating reduced acidity, from 5.75 to 6.48 at 30 minutes.