All Junk, No Teeth

It is rightly said you are what you eat. And there’s no better place to see it than in your teeth. This is because various foods and drinks can cause plaque, which can cause permanent harm to your teeth. Plaque is a sticky, bacteria-filled film that causes gum disease and tooth decay. Sugars cause bacteria to release acids that attack tooth enamel after you consume a sugary snack or meal. 

Did you know?

Some foods contain bacteria that dominate other healthy bacteria and cause tooth decay and many more oral health issues since these foods contain acid, which accelerates tooth cavity formation.

Which foods cause tooth decay: 

One of the significant causes of tooth decay is sugary foods and beverages. When bacteria in your mouth break down sugar, acid is formed. The acid dissolves the tooth surface, causing tooth decay to begin. According to a recent study, cavities are the most common chronic disease among people aged six to 19. Complications include discomfort, chewing difficulties, and tooth abscesses. The plaque will harden and transform into tartar if you don’t clean or floss your teeth. Early stage of gum disease also known as Gingivitis, may be caused by tartar above the gum line. 

Foods and drinks containing sugar: 

Dried fruit, such as raisins, dates, and apricots, contain naturally occurring sugar, leading to tooth decay.Dried fruits are probably regarded as a healthy snack. That may be real, but many dried fruits are sticky, like apricots, prunes, figs, and raisins, to name a few. They get trapped and cling to the teeth and crevices, leaving a lot of sugar behind. If you enjoy dried fruits, be sure to rinse your mouth with water before brushing and flossing. It’s also a great option to eat the new versions instead of the canned ones because they’re less sugary!
Other foods, which are often referred to as processed foods, have sugar added to them by the producer.
Cakes and cookies are essentially processed sugar foods which are the significant reasons for cavities.When you’re walking down the supermarket cookies and cakes aisle, think twice. The starches in such foods are broken down into sugar by saliva as you chew it. It has been turned into a gummy paste-like material that sticks to the gaps between teeth. Cavities will result as a result of this. When you’re craving carbs, go for whole wheat or other less-refined varieties. These have fewer added sugars and are more difficult to break down.
Cola and fruit juice are some examples of soft drinks since they are aerated drinks and lower the mouth’spH. Even if the can says “diet,” we all know that soda or pop provides little, if any, benefit. According to a new report, drinking vast amounts of carbonated soda can be just as bad for your teeth as using methamphetamine or crack cocaine. Plaque can produce more acid, which attacks the tooth enamel when carbonated sodas are consumed. 
Sweets and milks and yogurts with chocolate flavours
Cereal bars and sugary breakfast cereals
Sauces and syrups made from canned fruit, such as some pasta sauces, marinades, and ketchup. Since such foods are canned and ready to eat, they contain added preservatives that are very harmful to the teeth and break down enamel, and speed up tooth decay.