Initial 3: 8 Foods & Drinks That Can Hurt Your Family’s Teeth
It can be tough keeping track of what your family eats. It’s even harder to know what your family should be eating to stay healthy. It seems every morning show has a new study showing this is bad, that is good, and this used to be good but is now very, very bad. How’s a parent to know what to do? Stick with what research consistently says. If a new report says people shouldn’t exercise to lose weight, but study after study shows the benefits of exercising, go ahead and hit the gym. The more research backs one idea, the more likely that idea is a good one.
The same is true for keeping your family’s teeth healthy. New research comes out all the time, but here are several foods and …show more content…
Bits of popcorn can easily get stuck between your teeth, which is where harmful bacteria love to hide. They can eat the tiny parts of popcorn stuck there, increasing your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. But there’s always a chance at eating an unpopped kernel, which is so hard that it can damage your teeth.
As you can see, the biggest concern is sugar and carbs. The bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease thrive off that stuff. The more sugar you eat and drink, the more gets caught on and around your teeth--and the worse your dental healthy will get. Always drink regular unflavored water to help keep your teeth clean, and be sure to get your family to brush and floss regularly. If you have any questions about why these foods can hurt your teeth, or to schedule your next appointment at our Leesburg dental office, call us today at 703-297-4353.
TITLE: 8 Foods & Drinks That Can Hurt Your Family’s Teeth
META: Be careful with what your family eats and drinks. Some can do serious damage to your teeth and gums. Call us at 703-297-4353 for an appointment.
KEYWORDS: leesburg dental, cosmetic dentistry, tooth
It can be tough keeping track of what your family eats. It’s even harder to know what your family should be eating to stay healthy. It seems every morning show has a new study showing this is bad, that is good, and this used to be good but is now very, very bad. How’s a parent to know what to do? Stick with what research consistently says. If a new report says people shouldn’t exercise to lose weight, but study after study shows the benefits of exercising, go ahead and hit the gym. The more research backs one idea, the more likely that idea is a good one.
The same is true for keeping your family’s teeth healthy. New research comes out all the time, but here are several foods and …show more content…
Bits of popcorn can easily get stuck between your teeth, which is where harmful bacteria love to hide. They can eat the tiny parts of popcorn stuck there, increasing your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. But there’s always a chance at eating an unpopped kernel, which is so hard that it can damage your teeth.
As you can see, the biggest concern is sugar and carbs. The bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease thrive off that stuff. The more sugar you eat and drink, the more gets caught on and around your teeth--and the worse your dental healthy will get. Always drink regular unflavored water to help keep your teeth clean, and be sure to get your family to brush and floss regularly. If you have any questions about why these foods can hurt your teeth, or to schedule your next appointment at our Leesburg dental office, call us today at 703-297-4353.
TITLE: 8 Foods & Drinks That Can Hurt Your Family’s Teeth
META: Be careful with what your family eats and drinks. Some can do serious damage to your teeth and gums. Call us at 703-297-4353 for an appointment.
KEYWORDS: leesburg dental, cosmetic dentistry, tooth