While you may want to reach for that Kit Kat bar when you
are stressed or when you need a break, save your gums and instead reach for a
healthier snack. Eight servings of fruits and vegetables a day can help to
rinse the food off of the surface of your teeth. While chocolate sticks to your
teeth, mixing with the bacteria already in your mouth. Dr. Denine Rice says, “The
longer sugar stays on your teeth the more opportunity the sugar has to mix with
the bacteria causing a higher risk of decay and periodontal disease. Not to
mention the risk of obesity, heart disease and other weight related problems.”
But don’t panic if you need a sweet treat, there are plenty
of other options, including not only fruit, that has a sweet natural sugar
taste, but also vegetables such as cucumbers, waiting to rinse the food from
your teeth. In the event you can’t live without the chocolate, you’re in luck
because research has found that dark chocolate - close to the confection of the
cocoa bean - is good for your teeth. So, enjoy a treat today.
For more information on healthy food for your teeth,
contact, Dr. Rice & her team today.
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