Sugar vs. Oral Health
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Your
parents
may
have
told
you
to
stop
eating
candy
because
it
will
“rot
your
teeth.”
They
weren’t
just
trying
to
scare
you!
Sugar
actually
does
have
a
major
impact
on
your
oral
health,
but
it’s
important
to
understand
why
that
is.
How Sugar Affects Your Teeth
Sugar
itself
isn’t
necessarily
bad
for
your
teeth,
but
when
bacteria
in
your
mouth
feed
off
of
the
sugar,
they
create
acids
that
can
damage
your
tooth
enamel.
Enamel
is
the
outermost
layer
of
your
teeth
and
protects
your
teeth
from
cavities,
decay,
and
staining.
Eating
too
much
sugar
without
properly
protecting
your
teeth
can
also
result
in
bad
breath.
Foods to Avoid
Candy
(especially
sticky,
long-lasting
candies
like
lollipops
and
caramels),
dessert,
and
soda
are
the
obvious
foods
and
drinks
to
avoid,
but
remember
even
seemingly
healthy
snacks
like
dried
fruit
can
contribute
to
cavities!
Acidic
foods
like
citrus,
coffee,
and
alcohol
can
also
contribute
to
enamel
erosion,
so
be
sure
to
limit
your
intake
of
them
as
well.
Healthy Alternatives to Sugar
Crunchy
vegetables,
dairy
products
like
yogurt
and
cheese,
and
fresh
fruit
are
great
alternatives
to
sugary
snacks.
Best
of
all,
these
snacks
are
actually
good
for
your
teeth
and
can
help
keep
them
healthy
and
strong!
Keeping Your Teeth Safe From Sugar
The
best
way
to
get
rid
of
plaque
is
to
brush
and
floss
your
teeth
at
least
twice
per
day,
and
use
a
toothpaste
with
fluoride
for
extra
protection
against
cavities.
Visit
your
dentist
twice
a
year
to
make
sure
that
your
teeth
are
in
good
shape.
Avoiding
sugar
isn’t
just
good
for
your
waistline,
it’s
good
for
your
teeth
too!
If
you’re
experiencing
any
tooth
pain,
sensitivity,
or
see
holes
in
your
teeth,
it’s
time
to
see
a
dentist
right
away—you
may
have
a
cavity!
Whether
you
need
preventative
or
restorative
care
for
your
teeth,
the
team
at
Springs
Village
Dentistry
is
here
to
help
you
have
your
healthiest
smile.
Contact
us
to
schedule
an
appointment
today!
Connect with us
We
can’t
wait
to
meet
you.
Call
(919)
825-3131
or
request
an
appointment
online
to
set
up
your
first
visit.
We’ll
be
in
touch
soon.