6 Foods To Avoid For Healthy Teeth

By Mia Evelyn

20 January 2023

There are foods that you should eat, and there are those that you should avoid. Foods to avoid for healthy teeth include those that can cause tooth decay or otherwise harm oral health. Here is a list of some of these harmful foods:

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Hard candies

Hard candies are a bad idea for your teeth. They can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and cavities. The sugar in hard candies is hard on teeth because it causes an acid reaction when combined with bacteria in your mouth. This leads to tooth decay that can result in cavities if left untreated or not cleaned properly by a dentist (and even then!).

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Sticky foods

Sticky foods can cause cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. Sticky food that stays in your mouth for a long time causes plaque to accumulate on the teeth. Over time, this leads to tooth decay and gum disease. If you have diabetes or another medical condition that affects your blood sugar levels (such as high blood pressure), you're more likely to develop cavities because these conditions make it harder for saliva to wash away sugars from food before they have time to stick around in the mouth.

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Carbonated beverages

Carbonated beverages can be damaging to your teeth. The acids in soda and other carbonated beverages can cause enamel erosion, which is when the surface of your tooth wears away. When this happens, bacteria can get underneath the enamel and cause cavities or decay to set in. If you're concerned about losing tooth structure to soda, consider switching to water with a slice of lemon or lime--both contain natural acids that will help fight inflammation caused by soft drinks without eroding the surface of your teeth as regular sodas do.

Sports drinks

Sports drinks are very acidic, so they can damage tooth enamel and leach calcium from bones. The sugar in carbonated drinks can also harm your teeth by causing cavities, as well as hurting oral health in general. Sodium in sports drinks can lead to hypertension, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Cough drops

Cough drops can be harmful to teeth.

Cough drops are sweetened with sugar, which can cause tooth decay and tooth erosion. They also may contain menthol, an ingredient that can dry out your mouth if you're not careful about how often you use it.

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Pickles, vinegar, and citrus fruits

  • Pickles are acidic.
  • Vinegar is acidic.
  • Citrus fruits are acidic.

Salt can damage the enamel on teeth, so if you eat pickles or other salty foods regularly, it's best to brush your teeth right after eating them to prevent tooth decay (cavities).

Conclusion

Now you know what to avoid when it comes to your teeth. If you have any questions about foods that are safe or unsafe for your oral health, contact your dentist. They will be able to help you find solutions that work best for your lifestyle and budget, as well as provide detailed instructions on how to properly care for these health issues.

Visiting your dentist is important for your health!

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