A lot in our lives depends on nutrition. Foods affect the body, including affecting dental health. There are a number of products that can destroy the enamel, provoke caries, tartar.
Sweets
Sweets are one of the first enemies of teeth. Once in the mouth, they become excellent food for bacteria. Microorganisms produce acids for their digestion, which remove minerals from tooth enamel and it demineralizes. This is how the outer shiny protective layer of the teeth is destroyed. Only saliva can reduce the harmful effects of bacteria. Sour candies are no less harmful: they can also cause tooth decay.
Bread
Bread contains starch. After splitting, it turns into sugar. Bread, when chewed, turns into a pulp that sticks to the teeth and is found in all cracks. This can delay food, which will become a breeding ground for germs. It is better in such cases to choose not white bread, and whole-grain products. After all, the process of breaking down into sugar is much slower in this case.
Alcohol
Alcohol dries the mouth and adversely affects the condition of the teeth. Due to the influence of alcohol, the amount of saliva decreases. And this leads to the fact that without saliva it is impossible to remove food debris and harmful bacteria. This, in turn, leads to the formation of caries and other dental problems. In addition, alcohol can affect the color of teeth, pigmenting them.
Energy drinks
Energy drinks have a very high level of acidity, which leads to the destruction of tooth enamel. Teeth become defenseless against harmful bacteria that live in the oral cavity and saliva becomes unable to resist microorganisms.
Coffee
Another product that is harmful to teeth is coffee. It is able to stain teeth, and an acidic environment with sugar and cream causes the growth of bacteria and destroys tooth enamel.
Soda drinks
These drinks are harmful because they contain sugar. It provokes an increase in acidity in the mouth, destroys tooth enamel. They can contribute to the formation of dark spots on the teeth. Carbonated water also affects dentin, the layer of the tooth under the dental enamel. If it is damaged, tooth decay or caries can occur.
Ice
Dentists claim that solid foods can adversely affect the condition of the teeth. Thus, chewing the ice can cause mechanical damage to the enamel and gums. For example, teeth chips, cracks, loosening of crowns, and fillings can be formed.
Citrus
These products contain acid, which makes the enamel defenseless. Even with a small amount of lemon juice, caries and other dental disorders can occur. To reduce the harmful effects of citrus products on the teeth, you should rinse your mouth with water after eating them.
Chips
Chips also harm teeth. In the crushed state, this product turns into a slurry that fills the voids in the mouth. And the starch in the chips releases sugar, which leads to trouble. It is best, of course, not to eat this product at all. But if this is not possible, then you should use dental floss to get rid of the remnants of this food.
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