5 Foods that Are Surprisingly Bad for Your Teeth
It’s pretty obvious that most people are aware that sugary, sticky candies are bad for your teeth and that carbonated beverages also can cause damage to your teeth. But there are some foods and drinks that are bad for your oral health that may be a surprise to you. These troublesome foods include some types of fruit—often thought of as healthy choices—and a staple for sandwiches and toast, bread, that on the surface seems harmless to your teeth. So here’s a look at 5 foods that may surprise your patients by making the naughty list when it comes to harming their teeth
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1. Bread
Toast is a main part of many breakfasts and also it’s hard to make a good sandwich without a couple slices of bread. Many diets designed to lose weight suggest cutting down on bread and other highly refined grains. But doing so can also help your teeth. Here’s why: When you chew bread, your saliva breaks down the starches into sugar, and so it’s transformed into a gummy substance that sticks to the crevices between teeth. This can lead to cavities, so you should aim for less-refined varieties like whole wheat. These contain less added sugars, aren’t as easily broken down, and therefore can help cut down on both calories and damage to your teeth.
