Its not just candy that can be dangerous to your smile Many foods other than candy can promote tooth decay. Bacteria feed on the sugar of candy creating cavity causing acids, however, any foods which contains sugars and other carbohydrates can create these acids as well.
Reduce your dependency on coffee Believe it or not, coffee is one of the most dangerous threats to your smile. Coffee stains teeth destroying your naturally white smile. Worst yet, because most people sip coffee throughout the day, bacteria are provided with a constant source of sugar from which to produce cavity causing acid. If that wasn't bad enough, coffee can cause small fractures in teeth called crazes. These occur when the teeth are forced to expand and contract as a result of being exposed to hot foods or liquids. These hot and cold cycles occur when we drink hot coffee. Over a prolonged period of time, this will create crazes in the teeth.
Foods To Avoid
candy
cookies
candy
jam
gummy bears
sherbet
popsicles
chocolate bars
citrus fruits and juices
Foods To Watch Out For
Foods that can stick to or remain on your teeth.
Many foods other than candy can promote tooth decay. Bacteria feed on the sugar of candy creating cavity causing acids, however, any foods which contains sugars and other carbohydrates can create these acids as well.
Believe it or not, coffee is one of the most dangerous threats to your smile. Coffee stains teeth destroying your naturally white smile. Worst yet, because most people sip coffee throughout the day, bacteria are provided with a constant source of sugar from which to produce cavity causing acid. If that wasn't bad enough, coffee can cause small fractures in teeth called crazes. These occur when the teeth are forced to expand and contract as a result of being exposed to hot foods or liquids. These hot and cold cycles occur when we drink hot coffee. Over a prolonged period of time, this will create crazes in the teeth.
