Everyone knows that sugar isn’t good for you in large quantities, but sometimes you just can’t help yourself and treat yourself to something sugary. Later on, your tooth aches but you have no idea why. No imagine that scenario but with someone eating all throughout the day, chewing on all the most damaging foods for the mouth and teeth. If you want to know what to stay clear of, all you have to do is keep reading. We’re going to give you some insight on what the most dangerous foods are for your dental health.
Soda
This is probably one you knew about but soda isn’t that good for your dental health. In fact, it’s one of the more detrimental substances you can choose to drink, because it encourages plaque bacteria through its acidity. Ultimately, the bacteria siege your teeth’s enamel, or hard exterior surface, leading to weaker and more vulnerable teeth.
Citrus
Citric fruit like lemon are great with many things from plain water to extravagant salad or well prepared fish. However, eat too much of the stuff and you’ll end up having weaker teeth because the acid in the fruit eats away at your enamel. While a bit of lime in your drink or a squeeze of lemon over your food is nothing to worry about, consuming large quantities of citrus can come back to bite you.
Hard candy
Hard candy like lollipops and things like that can be really dangerous for your teeth. There is the obvious concern of exposing your teeth to too much sugar but there is also the concern of chipping a tooth on the hard substance. Overall, there’s just a lot of bad stuff that can happen to you when enjoying what seems like the most harmless food in the world.
Eating ice is not cool
Sure, you might be wondering who in their right minds eat ice on a regular basis. The truth is that while no one really thinks about it, many people start chewing on bits of ice when they’re finished with their cocktail or whatever beverage they were sipping on. When you down the glass you are left with a remaining ice cube in your mouth and inevitably you start fiddling with it in your mouth. Ice can be dangerous for your teeth however and the last thing you want is to suffer a dental emergency because you were chewing ice.
Beware of dried fruit
No, we’re not saying that dried fruit shouldn’t be consumed, as that would cause all the people trying to eat healthier riot because they’ve been chomping away at dried fruit for years. The problem with it is that in many occasions it will stick to your teeth. Most dried fruits are pretty sticky so you need to watch out after eating them. The best course of action is to wash your mouth with water and to make sure you get it all out. Sticky dried fruits stuck to your tooth can lead to a more serious problem later on.
Many of the little things we enjoy in our food or drinks have a tendency for destruction so it’s important to understand when enough of something is enough but also learn about healthy alternatives. Moreover, it’s important to get check and make sure that you’re dental situation is under control.