Dentist in Fairfield

Worst Foods for Teeth

There are many people who never realize that the foods we eat can seriously affect the health of our teeth. A dentist in Fairfield says that while everyone knows that sugary foods and sweets are bad for our bodies and make us fat, there are those who have never really thought that these same foods are bad for our teeth as well. These foods can cause cavities and other oral health issues.

The absolute worst foods for the mouth and teeth are hard candies and gums. The reason for this is because these candies and most gums are highly packed with sugar and sit in the mouth for a long time. This gives sugar a chance to sit on the teeth and begin to eat away at them. Chocolates and other candies as well are unhealthy for the teeth, but they are much better than the hard candies. (They taste better too)

The dentist in Fairfield says that if you are trying to keep your teeth healthy and strong, avoid eating a lot of hard candies and if you feel you have to chew gum, make sure that it is a sugar free type. Rinsing out the mouth after eating as well is a good way to protect the teeth from those harmful foods many insist on eating.