7 foods that destroy your teeth !.
There are two main elements of food that tarnish your pearly whites: sugar and acid.
Sugars, especially sucrose (table sugar), feed the millions of bacteria already in your mouth. Bacteria feast on your plaque buildup and produce lactic acid, which erodes your tooth enamel. Sucrose is the worst form of sugar because it adheres to teeth very strongly making it (and the bacteria) difficult to remove even when brushing.
Acids naturally occur in many foods, including fruit. In these cases, bacteria aren’t necessary to produce acid and cause tooth decay. Instead, acidic foods eat away at your enamel and break down your teeth directly.
1. Citrus fruit
From grapefruits to oranges, citrus boasts a bevy of nutrients. But they’re also packed with acids that can strip your teeth. Fruit juices, especially citrus, apple, and berry varieties, are loaded with the kinds of acids that wear down tooth enamel. Of course, juices also have some great for you qualities, too like vitamins and antioxidants. So don’t write them off completely. Just drink them in moderation.
2. Apples
Apples are high in acid, are surprisingly hard on your enamel. While a daily apple may keep the doctor away, the acid might keep your dentist on speed dial. Eating apples is fine, just be sure to rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash shortly after.
3. Hard candies
Though you probably know the sugar in candy is a problem, hard candies are especially harmful because we tend to hold them in our mouths longer. Also be aware that cough drops are often made with sugar, so opt for the sugar-free brand if available.
4. Ice
It’s natural and sugar free, so you might think ice is harmless. But munching on hard, frozen cubes can chip or even crack your teeth. And if your mindless chomping irritates the soft tissue inside a tooth, regular toothaches may follow. Hot foods and cold foods may trigger quick, sharp jabs of pain or a lingering toothache. Next time you get the urge for ice, chew some sugarless gum instead.
5. Alcohol
Alcohol causes dehydration and dry mouth. People who drink excessively may find their saliva flow is reduced over time, which can lead to tooth decay and other oral infections such as gum disease. Reds and whites both contain erosive acid, allowing stains from other foods or drinks to penetrate more deeply. Swishing with water after drinking or using toothpaste with a mild whitening agent can fight the staining effects of red and white wines.
6. Potato chips
They taste light as air, but the texture of potato chips means they tend to linger in your mouth. When chip particles get stuck between teeth, acid-producing bacteria indulge in a snacking attack that ups your risk of tooth decay. And since we tend to nosh on chips over a long period, that means a non-stop period of acid production.
7. Sports drinks and soda
Hydration during exercise is important, but reconsider guzzling sports drinks unless you are a true endurance athlete. A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry found that the recent significant increase in the consumption of sports, energy drinks and soda, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth. Sports drinks are acidic and full of sugar. The researchers found that damage to enamel was evident after only five days of exposure to the drinks, although energy drinks showed an even greater potential to damage teeth than sports drinks.
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7 foods that destroy your teeth !
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