Everyone knows that a bad diet can wreck
havoc with your body, but according to the Huffington Post Canada, there are
certain foods that you should steer clear of if you do not want to visit your Rancho Mirage Dentist every four weeks.
Dried Fruit
This one will shock most people, but dried
fruits are very high in sugar and sticky, which is not a good combination for
your teeth, as the sugar will be stuck in between your teeth and stay for
hours. The sticky and sugary
substance will actually feed the bacteria in your mouth causing dental erosion.
Pickles
Another surprise is the humble pickle, which
may be good for your waistline, but not so good for your teeth. Dr. Randall Scutz from Country Club Dentistry explains that vinegar, which is used for
pickling, is very acidic and could wear away the enamel on your teeth.
Sugar
Not so surprising, sugar creates a very
acidic environment and will eventually wear away the enamel on your teeth. If
you must eat something sweet, dentists recommend that you
rinse your mouth out with water as soon as possible.
Wine
Both red and white wine contain erosive
acids. These acids can soften the enamel on your teeth after just five minutes.
Everyone loves a good drop of red, but the tannins that are found in red wine
can dry out your mouth and stain your teeth.
Soda
Fizzy drinks are loaded with sugar and
drinking soda can lead to tooth decay, but it can also cause your teeth to
erode. Even diet soda, which contains phosphoric and citric acid could damage
the enamel on your teeth.
Hard Candy
Because it takes a while for a piece of hard
candy to dissolve the sugar tends to stick to your teeth and could cause serious damage to the enamel on your
teeth because the candy stays in your mouth allowing bacteria more time to
produce.
Chewy Candy
Bacteria loves chewy candy as it sticks to
your teeth. The bacteria from sticky and chewy candy will begin to form acid when it is exposed to sugar attacking the
enamel.
Citrus Fruits
Of course, citrus fruits are essential for a
balanced diet, but that does not mean sucking on a lemon or lime all day. Over
time, the acid in citrus fruits like lemons, grapefruits, and limes will wear
away the enamel on your teeth, which could lead to cavities.
Fruit Juices
Cranberry, lime, and orange juice can be just
as acidic to your teeth as the acid in vinegar. As mentioned previously in this article, acidic foods will wear away the enamel on your teeth.
Tea and Coffee
Because black teas have high levels of tannin
like red wine, they will cause staining. It is a known fact that the darker the beverage, the darker the stains will be on your
teeth.
Crackers
Carbohydrates,
especially refined carbohydrates, come in many forms. Crackers, potato chips, pretzels,
and even pasta can affect your teeth. People who consume refined carbs are at a
higher risk when it comes to chronic diseases such as gingivitis and
periodontal disease.
