How Does Sugar Affect Your Teeth
Posted on 4/26/2021 by SRD Tuscumbia |
 Our parents, our teachers and other adults would constantly tell you to avoid sweets because your teeth will rot. We may have neglected to listen to them when we were younger as we were too busy enjoying mouthwatering sweets and candy, but this advice is something that we all need to pay attention to.
How Does Sugar Affect Your Teeth?
Your mouth houses a ton of various bacteria. While some are good for the inside of your mouth, others can be quite dangerous. The harmful bacteria present in your mouth feeds on sugar, carbohydrates, and starches that you eat. Together, they create acids that often turn into bacterial infections that can damage your teeth in two ways. First, they can destroy your tooth enamel (the shiny layer of your teeth).Secondly, when left untreated, this bacterial infection turns in cavities, seeping in the deep layers of your teeth, which results in holes, pain, and even tooth loss.
How Does Your Mouth Fighter Cavities?
Your teeth are always at the risk of cavity-producing acids, especially if you have a high sugar consumption. However, the good news is that you can reverse the damage of cavities by supplying your teeth with minerals, through a process called mineralization. Minerals such as calcium, phosphates, and fluoride can help repair weakened enamel and reduce cavities, but you need to limit your sugar intake for this to work!
HowTo Remineralize Tooth Enamel?
The first step to remineralizing your tooth enamel is cutting back on sugar. Other ways include the stimulation of saliva by chewing sugarless gum, increasing the consumption of high-fiber fruits and vegetables, drinking green and black tea, and adding dairy products to your diet.
Ultimately, you need to be very mindful of your sugar intake. Whenever you eat sugar, make sure to brush your teeth afterward, and also keep up with your regular visits to a dentist.
If you wish to schedule an appointment or dental procedure, call us at 256-712-2240 where and will assess your dental problem and cater to it accordingly.
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