Foods That Are Bad For Your Teeth

CLINICAL CONTENT WRITTEN & REVIEWED BY CLOVE CLINICAL TEAM

Last Modified: January 23, 2022

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You may have heard of the phrase “You are what you eat” and this is so true when it comes to your teeth. Choosing the right food is very essential as bad food choices can damage your pearly whites. The major contribution to such damage is the bacteria present in the mouth. These bacteria thrive on the sticky and sugary food items clung to the tooth surface.

Such a reaction gives burning acid as a byproduct, which dissolves the enamel and leads to tooth decay. In that case, reaching the best dental doctor will help you save your tooth in every way possible. Along with this, taking care of what to eat and whatnot will help you maintain better oral health.

4 Major Foods to Avoid for Maintaining A Better Oral Health

Sugary Sweets & Candies

We all have been fond of eating sweets & candies since our childhood and for some of us, it is still a fan favorite. We have them on many occasions like in movie theaters, drives, or while working. These candies contain critic acids and other additives that stick to your tooth surface and damage them. If you like these candies, eat those which quickly dissolve in your mouth. Brush your teeth as soon as you consume them. This is the best way to prevent damage. How Unhealthy lifestyle affecting your Oral Health?

Soft Drinks Or Carbonated Drinks

Soft drinks, whether sugar-free or not damage your tooth to a great extent. The acid in carbonated sodas, pop, cokes slowly affects your teeth’ enamel by eroding its surface over time. The bacteria present in the mouth get fused with sugar present in these drinks and produce a byproduct that even renders you with bad breath.

Coffee & Alcohol

Excessive consumption of coffee and alcohol stain your teeth. They are also responsible for the reduced salivary flow in the mouth, causing dry mouth. A dry mouth increases the risk of tooth decay and several gum diseases. These should be avoided and water intake should be increased to keep yourself properly hydrated to reduce their effects.

Starchy & Sticky Food

Packets of potato chips, a bunch of crackers, caramels, toffee, dry fruits like raisins, dates, or apricots, and white bread all come under starchy and sticky food. These remain stuck between the teeth, providing the bacteria feast for dinner. All these are responsible for the tooth cavity. To prevent this, it takes a lot of flossing and brushing to work this food out of your gums.

Along with the bad food items, some food items bolster oral health. Like sugar-free candies, leafy vegetables, apples, fish, and more that do not harm your tooth. Look for food with high vitamins, calcium, and phosphorus to maintain a healthy smile. Ultimately the choice of our food determines our oral health conditions. Eat healthily and smile happily.

Also, keep on scheduling your dental visits twice or thrice a year. At Clove Dental, we assure to help every patient maintain better oral health and ultimately offer them the best possible treatment. Schedule an appointment with us today and say goodbye to all your dental worries right away!