One can certainly eat moderate amounts if oral hygiene procedures are followed well. When sugar is consumed, it interacts with the bacteria within plaque to produce acid. This acid is responsible for tooth decay because it slowly dissolves the enamel creating cavities. So if there is less plaque on the surface of the teeth, the damage is automatically reduced.
Follow a proper oral health regimen by Dr. Ganita Singh, BDS, MD Dental Lasers:
1. Don’t forget to brush twice a day: Morning or night, brushing is essential.
2. Gum Massage: Spend some time with your gums as they are the foundation of our teeth. Healthy gums equal healthy teeth. Massaging with your favorite oil (olive oil, vitamin E oil, almond oil) for 5 minutes in the morning and evening in a circular motion can do wonders for your gum and oral health.
3. Cleanliness of language should be a priority: Once a day, cleaning the tongue with glycerin and a cotton pad can do wonders not only for a beautiful pink tongue but also for a bacteria-free oral cavity that results in bad breath.
4. Mouthwash: After every meal, rinse your mouth 2-3 times with your favorite mouthwash and swish it around for at least 30 seconds for best results.
Dr. Ganita Singh, BDS, MD Dental Lasers explains how sugary foods can have many negative effects on your teeth, including:
1. Cavity: Bacteria in your mouth eat sugar and produce acids that erode your tooth enamel, causing cavities.
2. Gum Disease: Sugar feeds bacteria that can cause gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss.
3. Tooth sensitivity: As your enamel wears away, your teeth may become sensitive to hot, cold or sweet foods and drinks.
4. Bad breath: Sugar-eating bacteria release odors through products that can cause bad breath.
5. Loss of teeth: Untreated cavities and gum disease can lead to the loss of one or more teeth.
So next time you eat any sugary foods. Don’t forget to brush or at least rinse your mouth thoroughly.