(BPT) - From backyard barbeques to beach picnics, Labor Day weekend is synonymous with clinking glasses to the unofficial end to summer. Many of those summertime favorites (like fizzy soda or tangy sangria) can quietly erode your enamel — the protective surface of your teeth.

Enamel is the hardest substance found in the human body — even stronger than bones. It protects the sensitive nerves and blood vessels inside each tooth. Once damaged, it does not grow back , which is why it's essential to preserve enamel through consistent oral health habits, which also support overall wellness.

"It's best to limit consumption of highly acidic drinks like citrus juices, wine and soda," said Erika Sibbie, DMD and dental consultant at Delta Dental Insurance Company .

The good news: there's a ran

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