How To Keep Your Dentist Delighted

Keep both yourself and your dentist smiling by avoiding foods that are proven to damage teeth.

The beverages which are worst for eroding enamel are carbonated pop drinks that are loaded with enough sugar to damage teeth and also hurt the heart so these must be steered clear of at all costs.

Many people believe that diet drinks are better for their teeth but this is a fallacy as these beverages contain artificial sweeteners which also erode enamel as much as the regular version of the drinks.

It is also important to look out for non-carbonated drinks that incorporate flavour-enhancing acids as these will do the same amount damage as other fizzy and sugary beverages.

Other things to keep at arms length are those so-called wellbeing products such as sports drinks and vitamins which contain concentrated acids which attach themselves and cling to teeth.

People who take medications which induce cases of dry mouth are advised to take extra care to keep their mouths hydrated with fluoridated solutions as a lack of saliva can result in damaged teeth and gums.

Those sugary sweets like lollipops that we chewed on as a child should never again be eaten as they are expose high levels of sugar to teeth for a long amount of time and stick to teeth enamel.

While you may think that all fruits are great for health, this is not true of the dried variety as raisins, prunes and such like act the same as sticky sweets and bind sugary chemicals onto teeth.

Starchy foods like white bread, crisps, chips and al dente pasta always get trapped in teeth and although they may not be sweet, the starches convert into sugar almost immediately and start attacking enamel.

Even though you now know what food to avoid, you may still need to adapt your eating and drinking techniques in order to keep your smile as full and white as humanly possible.

Everyone likes a cool treat during the hot summer months but you should refrain from crunching ice as this practice can crack teeth which will make it easier for acids to attack the enamel.

If you are addicted to acidic drinks, then you can at least lessen the impact of the sugar by using a straw as this will allow the beverage to bypass the teeth and go straight into the digestive system.

These tips can help you improve your smile but always remember to visit your dentist twice a year for regular check-ups.


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