Cynthia wants to keep her son from getting cavities, so she gives him diet soda instead of regular soda. Her dentist tells her that her strategy won't work because _____.

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The dentist tells Cynthia that all sweetened beverages can lead to tooth decay, regardless of whether they are regular or diet soda. This is because the bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities feed on the sugar in the drinks, and even diet soda contains artificial sweeteners that can cause this to happen. Simply switching to diet soda is not enough to prevent cavities.

Cynthia Wants to Keep Her Son from Getting Cavities, So