Three of the Unhealthiest Foods for Teeth

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Probably one of the most ironic cartoon scenes I see on TV are dentists giving lollipops or candy to children they have just treated. I’m not sure if dentists do this in reality, but aren’t lollipops and candies bad for the teeth? - http://www.thedentalcompany.com.au/ - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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three of the Unhealthiest Foods for Teeth

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With that said, let’s widen our ‘food knowledge’ by learning about some of the worst food for our teeth:

RAISINS

three of the Unhealthiest Foods for Teeth

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Out of all the citrus fruits and juices, it’s lemon and grapefruit that can do the most damage. It’s good to know though that orange juice is one of the least acidic of the citrus family.

Citrus

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Out of all the citrus fruits and juices, it’s lemon and grapefruit that can do the most damage. It’s good to know though that orange juice is one of the least acidic of the citrus family.

Citrus

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Caramel, taffy, sugary gum, and any piece of delectable candy that’s chewy, sticky or both can spell nothing but trouble for teeth. In fact, the chewier and stickier the candy, the more damage it can do.

Sticky and chewy candies

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Caramel, taffy, sugary gum, and any piece of delectable candy that’s chewy, sticky or both can spell nothing but trouble for teeth. In fact, the chewier and stickier the candy, the more damage it can do.

Sticky and chewy candies

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While carbs are a healthy part of a person’s diet, they’re also a type of food that easily get stuck in teeth. Also, remember that saliva turns carbs into sugar, and we all know what too much sugar can do to our teeth.

Carbohydrates

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While carbs are a healthy part of a person’s diet, they’re also a type of food that easily get stuck in teeth. Also, remember that saliva turns carbs into sugar, and we all know what too much sugar can do to our teeth.

Carbohydrates

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Let’s all try to have these foods in mind whenever we go out to eat for us to prevent our teeth from potentially damaging. We should also ask our dentists if we have any questions about how to keep our teeth healthy, so we can avoid dental problems and maintain a great-looking smile!

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