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Understanding The Importance of Sedation Dentistry
The Effects Of Starchy Foods On Your Teeth
Franklin Steward
While it is true that eating a lot of candy is not good for your teeth, you might not realize that there are foods that may be even worse for your teeth than candy. One such type of food is anything that falls into the category of starchy, refined carbohydrates. Foods like this are appealing to eat and may taste great to you, but you should understand that foods in this category could cause more damage to your teeth than candy. Here are several things you should understand about foods in this category.
Types of Foods That Are Starchy, Refined Carbohydrates
To begin, it is important to understand the types of foods that are considered starchy, refined carbohydrates. Bread is one such food that is a starchy carbohydrate. Other foods include potato chips, pasta, crackers, and any other items similar to this. If you have ever used a low-carb diet in the past, you may be able to understand what types of foods fall into the category of starchy, refined carbohydrates, and this would make it easier for you to know what types of foods you should avoid due to the negative effects they have on teeth.
Why These Foods Are Bad for Your Teeth
Any type of food that contains sugar or acid can have negative effects on your teeth, but foods that are starchy in nature, like bread and chips, often have worse effects due to their sticky nature. Bread is very sticky when you eat it, even though you might not realize it, and this stickiness tends to cause the bread to get trapped in your teeth or in between your teeth.
As this occurs, the small particles of these types of foods will stay in your mouth for a long period of time and will actually break down into sugars. The problem with this is that these sugars are the food of bacteria in your mouth, and when the bacteria eats these sugars, it creates acid in your mouth. Acid is what ends up destroying tooth enamel and tooth structure, and in this situation, it occurs primarily because of the way starchy foods remain in the mouth long after a person is done eating them.
Tips to Help You Keep Your Teeth Healthier
If you are going to eat foods like this, you should aim to rinse your mouth out with water afterward or brush and floss your teeth when you are done. This will reduce the chances of the foods breaking down into sugars and offering a feast to bacteria in your mouth. You should also visit a dentist regularly to have your teeth examined and cleaned.
Reach out to a family dentistry clinic to learn more.
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