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What Is Bad Food for Teeth?

What Is Bad Food for Teeth?

The food you eat can affect the health of your teeth. Food feeds not only your body, but the plaque living inside your mouth. Plaque thrives off of starchy and sugary foods. Over time, plaque breaks down the enamel on your teeth leading to tooth decay. Foods that are hard or contain acids also cause damage to your enamel, increasing your risk of tooth damage

Starchy Foods

  • Starchy foods can become lodged in crevices that can be hard to reach.

    Starchy foods create a feeding ground for plaque. Foods such as breads, potato chips, crackers, french fries, pretzels and pasta tend to stay in your mouth longer since they stick to your teeth. Dried fruit such as raisins can also stick to your teeth like starchy foods. To remove starchy foods from your teeth, floss or rinse your mouth out with water. Taking the time to remove the food sticking to your teeth can cut down on plaque buildup.

Sugary Foods
  • Hard candy is not only is full of sugar but also could lead to a chipped tooth.

    When you consume sugary foods, sugar remains on your teeth till it is removed. Plaque feeds off sugar and produces acids that contribute to tooth decay. Candy, cookies, cakes, brownies, sodas and sweet tea all contain high amounts of sugar. When you sip on soda, sweet tea and even sport drinks, a constant supply of sugar is entering your mouth. If you do decide to consume sugary foods and drinks, drink a cup of water to rinse some of the sugar off of your teeth or brush your teeth afterward.

    Acidic Foods

  • Try adding cucumber to flavor your water instead of lemon to eliminate acid on your teeth.

    Acidic foods eat away the enamel that protects your teeth. Over time, the erosion of enamel leaves your teeth at risk for tooth decay. Tomatoes and citrus fruits are nutritious, but they contain acid. Eat tomatoes and citrus fruits with other foods to reduce harm to your teeth. Be cautious of adding lemons or limes to your water for flavor since they are acidic foods. Diet soda is not safe for your teeth either. While regular soda provides a supply of sugar to your teeth, both regular and diet soda contain acids.

    Tips

 

    • By making smart food choices and following a healthy dental routine, you can reduce your risk of tooth decay.

      Dental disease is preventable. Avoiding foods that are bad for your teeth can improve your dental health. Always brush your teeth twice daily and floss at least once per day, according to the American Dental Association. You can also chew sugar-free gum after meals and snacks to remove food particles from your teeth. Consume sugary foods with meals since you produce more saliva -- this helps to wash food particles from your teeth. Even without sweetener, limit coffee and tea for it can stain your teeth. Chewing on ice can also damage your enamel. Fruits, vegetables and dairy products stimulate the production of saliva in your mouth which combats plaque buildup. They also supply you with essential nutrients to strengthen your teeth such as calcium.