It’s not realistic for most people to completely avoid sugary treats. If you can abstain, kudos to you. If you can’t, be aware that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. Saliva is necessary to neutralize acids and rinse bits of food off of teeth.
If You Must Indulge: Understand the Importance of Timing
This is great news for dessert lovers because it means that sweets consumed after meals have a lower risk to your teeth because your mouth is already in a plaque-fighting state. Sweets eaten with a meal are preferable to sugary treats eaten alone.
Not all Treats are Created Equal
Moreover, remember that the type of treat is as critical as when you eat it. Dentists are constantly reminding their dental patients that sticky candies stay on your teeth for a long time, even when your saliva is flowing. And hard candies that you suck for an extended time give bacteria a perfect environment to create dangerous enamel-weakening acids. If you pair candy with sugar-laden soda, the assault to your teeth is even more risky
We Want to Help You Improve Your Dental Health
If you have a bad habit that is putting your dental health at risk, we invite you to come in for an exam and consultation. Let’s discuss your lifestyle challenges and make a plan to get you back on track.
The great team at The Exchange Dental Group is here to help you have the healthiest and most attractive smile possible. We provide general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry such as tooth whitening, dental crowns, porcelain veneers, short term braces, oral conscious sedation, inlays and onlays.
We are currently accepting new patients, call 212-422-9229 today to book an appointment!
Contact The Exchange Dental Group:
212-422-9229
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39 Broadway, Ste 2115
New York, New York
10006
