Sipping on sugary drinks all day can be bad for your teeth, according to a new study. The research suggests that soft drinks can erode tooth enamel and lead to severe tooth decay. The study also details a case of a man who experienced this after regularly drinking large amounts of cola for several years.

Regular consumption of soft drinks is linked to tooth decay, according to the study's authors. The culprit? The acidity in these beverages. To protect your teeth, they recommend limiting your intake of soft drinks.