!!!!Holiday sweets can be tough on teeth!!!! The winter holidays are known for sweet treats and tempting goodies, but that doesnt mean that you have to end up at the dentist with cavities in January. How do sweet foods and drinks cause cavities? When you eat sugary foods or drinks, naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth feed on the sugar and create acids as a by-product. These acids then wear down the tooth enamel, making it weaker and more susceptible to tooth decay as well as a host of other problems, including gingivitis. Snacking on sweets and sugary beverages throughout the day can increase the chance of tooth decay and gum disease, says Ken Sutherland, DDS, a senior Delta Dental dentist consultant. Brushing and flossing after snacks definitely reduces bacteria.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:26:48 +0000
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