Bad for Your Teeth: Foods and Beverages to Avoid for Optimal

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10 FOODS THAT ARE BAD FOR YOUR TEETH

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• To preserve oral health, avoiding foods and
  beverages that are bad for your teeth is almost
  as critical as regular check-ups and cleanings.
  In fact, youll be more likely to have a smile on
  your face after your check-ups when you avoid
  these 10 teeth-destroying foods and beverages.

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1. SOFT DRINKS

• That sweet, fizzy drink you crave might have a
  dark side its tendency to erode your teeths
  protective enamel. Sure, the sugar in popular
  soft drinks produces acids that weaken enamel.
  But so does the addictive fizz itself. That CO2
  gas that produces the bubbles has a byproduct
  carbonic acid that also dissolves your tooth
  enamel. That makes even diet soft drinks equally
  bad for your teeth. Instead, choose water as your
  go-to hydration source.

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2. POTATO CHIPS AND NACHOS

• Who doesnt like the crunch of chips as they pop
  them into their mouth? However, as you chew them,
  they become a sticky mess that finds its way into
  the spaces between your teeth. Instead, choose
  fresh veggies. But, if you cant resist, brush
  and floss after eating them.

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3. ICE

• Ice might only be frozen water, but if you cant
  wait until it melts, its hard surface can chip
  off the enamel from your teeth or worse, cause
  your teeth to crack.

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4. SWEETENED POPCORN

• While popcorn is a low-calorie alternative to
  chips and not bad for your teeth the sticky
  toffee variety is just as bad for you as eating
  candy. Worse, perhaps, because of those annoying
  kernel bits that slip under the space between
  your teeth and gums.

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5. DRIED FRUIT

• Even though fresh fruit is sweet, its full of
  tooth-nourishing nutrients. But dried fruit
  concentrates the sugar in the fruit, generating
  enamel-destroying acids as you chew.

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6. SWEETENED MUESLI CEREALS AND BARS

• Youd think with all those whole grains and nuts,
  muesli would be among the best foods for your
  teeth. However, most cereals and bars are high in
  sugar, thanks to the dried fruit in the cereals
  and the syrup acting as the glue for the bars.

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7. LOW-FAT YOGHURT

• Although low-fat yoghurt provides you with
  tooth-building calcium, it usually includes sugar
  to boost its taste. Instead, choose calcium- and
  protein-rich Greek yoghurt, and youll make both
  your teeth and tummy happy.

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8. SPORTS DRINKS

• Unless youre recovering from a bad case of
  diarrhoea or a strenuous workout, youd be better
  off sipping some water rather than sports drinks.
  With sports drinks high acid and sugar content,
  theyre simply not worth the risk.

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9. NON-FLUORIDATED WATER

• Although water is the best beverage you can
  consume, water that comes pre-packaged in small
  bottles and jugs doesnt usually contain
  fluoride, an effective tool in tooth cavity
  prevention. Instead, sip water from your home tap
  or choose a brand of bottled water with added
  fluoride.

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10. WINE

• Wine contains a high level of enamel-eroding
  acids. However, be careful about brushing
  immediately after you drink. Brushing can grind
  that acid even further into your teeth. Instead,
  brush beforehand and then wait 1/2 hour before
  you brush again. To neutralise the acid during
  the wait, swirl water around in your mouth to
  lessen wines erosive effects.
• Learn more about maintaining top oral health from
  Integrity Dentals friendly and knowledgeable
  staff. Book your check-up and cleaning today!.

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