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Still people, meet sparkling people.
Is sparkling water good for you?
Does fizz count, is it wrecking your teeth, and why does it make some people bloated? The straight answers, plus how to turn it into a proper drink.
Reviewed 24 October 2026 by the Spruce team. General information, not medical advice.
The short answer.
Yes, for most people. Plain sparkling water hydrates you just like still, has no sugar or calories, and counts towards your 6 to 8 glasses a day. It’s a little more acidic than still, so keep some still water in your day, and if fizz leaves you bloated, go easy.
Not all bubbles are equal.
Check
your fizz.
Pick what’s in your glass and see what you’re really drinking.
01What’s in your glass?
02What you’re drinking
Great choice. Same water, more bubbles.
- Counts towards your water
- Yes
- Sugar
- None
- Sweeteners
- None
- Salt
- Very little
- Your teeth
- Mildly acidic. Have it with meals
Want flavour without the sugar?
0gsugar with a Spruce sachet
Tip a sachet into your sparkling water: real fruit, still zero sugar.
These are typical for each kind of drink, not any brand. Labels vary, so check yours for sugars, sweeteners and sodium. The NHS notes that carbonated drinks can contribute to dental erosion whatever their sweetener content.
Know what’s in the glass.
Still, sparkling
or soft drink?
Sparkling water is just water with carbon dioxide dissolved into it. It counts towards your fluid like still, and the NHS even suggests it if you don’t like the taste of plain water.
Show the comparison table
| Feature | Still water | Plain sparkling | Sugary fizzy drinks | Sparkling + Spruce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counts towards your water | Yes | Yes | Yes, but the sugar counts too | Yes |
| Sugar | None | None | Often plenty. Check the label | Sugar free |
| Kind to teeth | The kindest | Mostly. Slightly acidic | Sugar plus acid. Go easy | No sugar. Fruity and fizzy, so with meals is best |
| Flavour | Water | Water, with bubbles | Flavourings and sugar | Real fruit powder, sweetened with stevia |
| Feels like a treat | Not always | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The honest bit.
Teeth, bloating
and salt.
Tap a card to flip it.
Thirty seconds. One glass.
Make it
a Spritz.
Every Spruce sachet works with still or sparkling water. The trick is keeping the fizz lively.
- Tear and tipOne sachet into a tall glass.
- Splash and stirA little still water first, so it dissolves properly.
- Top with fizzCold sparkling water, poured slowly, just before you drink.
- Make it prettyIce, a lime wedge, a sprig of mint. Thank us later.
Same water, more bubbles, better glass.
The Zero-ProofLime & Mint + light tonic
The Garden FizzRaspberry & Elderflower + soda
The Pink OneLemon & Pomegranate + sodaLess wondering. More water.
Quick
questions.
The things people ask about fizz.
Is sparkling water as good as still water?
For hydration, yes. It counts towards your daily fluid just the same. Still water is a little kinder to your teeth, so a mix of both is ideal.
Is it OK to drink sparkling water every day?
For most people, yes. Plain sparkling water has no sugar or calories. Have it with meals when you can, and keep some still water in your day too.
Is sparkling water bad for your teeth?
Plain sparkling water is slightly acidic, so it isn’t quite as kind as still, but it has no sugar. Sugary fizzy drinks are the bigger worry. Have fizz with meals rather than sipping all day.
Why does sparkling water make me bloated?
The bubbles are carbon dioxide gas, and for some people that means bloating or wind. Swap some glasses for still. The NHS suggests cutting down on fizzy drinks if you have IBS.
Is soda water the same as sparkling water?
Pretty much. Soda water sometimes has a few added minerals for taste. Tonic water is different: it usually contains sugar or sweeteners, so check the label.
Can I add a Spruce sachet to sparkling water?
Yes. Tip the sachet into the glass with a splash of still water, stir, then top up with cold sparkling water so it stays fizzy.