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It appears that indeed, highly alkaline substances can damage your teeth, but in a way that is different that acidic materials.
You might find this page on the University of Gothenburg's Institute of Odontology website a helpful place to start: http://bit.ly/1YqJS7b
Taube F, Ylmén R, Shchukarev A, Nietzsche S, Norén JG. (2010) Morphological and chemical characterization of tooth enamel exposed to alkaline agents. J Dent. 38(1):72-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2009.09.006.
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