5 Foods That Are Bad For Your Teeth

It's been claimed that what you eat makes you who you are. And there's no better place to look than your teeth to see it. This is because a range of foods and beverages can develop plaque, which can affect your teeth significantly. Gum disease and tooth decay are caused by plaque, a sticky, bacteria-filled coating. When you eat a sweet snack or meal, bacteria produce acids that chip away at tooth enamel.

Cavities are the most common chronic condition among people aged six to 19 years old. Pain, chewing difficulty, and tooth abscesses are all possible complications. If you don't brush or floss your teeth, plaque will harden and turn into tartar. Tartar above the gum line can cause gingivitis or gum disease in its early stages.

What can you do to keep plaque from causing tooth and gum disease? Apart from brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day and going to the dentist regularly, aim to avoid or limit the following products:

 Bread

Consider this the next time you're walking down the grocery store's bread aisle. Your saliva breaks down carbohydrates into sugar when you eat bread. The bread has been turned into a mushy goo that sticks to the gaps between your teeth. Cavities may arise as a result of this. If you're craving carbs, choose whole wheat or other less-refined varieties. There are fewer added sugars in these, and they are more difficult to digest.

Alcohol

Have you realized that drinking alcohol causes your mouth to get dry? Saliva is necessary for the health of our teeth, and a dry mouth lacks it. Saliva removes food particles from your teeth and prevents them from sticking. It can even help with the early stages of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral disorders. To keep your mouth moisturized, drink plenty of water and use fluoride rinses and oral hydration treatments.

Ice

Isn't it safe to chew ice because it's mostly water? This is not the case chewing on something hard breaks enamel, putting you at risk for dental issues such as chipped, cracked, or fractured teeth, as well as loosened crowns. Drinks can be chilled with ice, but they should not be chewed. Sip cooled water or non-iced liquids to avoid the urge.

Citrus

Oranges, grapefruits, and lemons are high in vitamin C and have the potential to destroy the enamel, making teeth more vulnerable to decay. Even squeezing a lemon or lime into water increases the acidity of a drink. Additionally, citrus acid has the potential to exacerbate mouth sores.

Sugar

Sugar feeds harmful bacteria in your mouth, resulting in the formation of acids that erode tooth enamel. As a result, the major risk factor for cavities is dietary added sugar consumption. Natural sugars present in fruits and dairy products have not been proved to play a significant role in the development of dental cavities. This is because natural sugars supply beneficial ingredients such as fiber and minerals, as well as stimulating salivary flow in the mouth, which aids in the protection of teeth and gums.

For more information on what food to avoid and what to consume for a healthy mouth, contact our dentist at Dental Cure and Centre in Dentist in Noida sector 77, Dentist in Noida sector 76, Dentist in Noida sector 79.