Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Healthy Dental Snacks Versus the Worst Junk Foods for Your Teeth
Almost all foods have the potential to cause decay. However, some foods have higher potential than others. Obviously, foods higher in sugar content cause more decay than foods that are higher in nutritional value. Cookies and Graham crackers are among the worst snack foods for your teeth. Of course, hard candy and chewy candy, like taffy and caramel must also be avoided. Remember that saying, " Eat an apple on going to bed and you'll keep the doctor from earning his bread"? But, remember that dried fruits do the opposite. These will send you to your dentist more often than you wish. Most dried fruit products are like little packages of sugar that stick to your teeth. Sugary breakfast cereals are enticing, but stick to ones that do not have sugar listed in the first three ingredients. Soda and fruit juice are also very high in sugar content and again have high tooth decay potential.
Foods that have low decay potential are much healthier for you and for your teeth. Feel free to drink all the water you want, there's really no decay potential there. As a matter of fact, rinsing your mouth with water after meals and snacks, helps clear food away from the teeth. Nuts and popcorn have very little decay potential. These snacks might get caught between your teeth, but a little dental floss will handle this. Fresh vegetables are always a smart choice for your teeth. Also, they're full of good nutrients overall. If you're craving something sweet for dessert or to snack on, dark chocolate is always a wise choice for your teeth. Do not go to the candy shop and buy a box of dark chocolate chews or butter creams. We are suggesting simple dark chocolate without cream or sugar or other unhealthy ingredients.
So, if you're prone to decay and visiting your dentist way too often to remove that decay, think about what sort of snacks you are putting in your mouth and body every day. There are plenty of yummy alternatives that will help you cut down on those dental visits.
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