The things you eat have a major impact on the health of your teeth. Eating too many sweets can cause cavities, and having food debris in your mouth for too long can cause bacteria to build up and lead to cavities as well. By eating plenty of crunchy foods, brushing your teeth after eating sweets and soda, and drinking lots of water, you can keep your teeth clean and cavity free more effectively.
When picking a meal or a snack, make sure you include crunchy foods in your diet. This is because they stimulate the production of saliva, allowing for your body to naturally clear some of the debris from your teeth as well as neutralizing harmful acids. Saliva also contains things like calcium and phosphates that help to restore the enamel of your teeth. After eating sweets or drinking sugary soda, it’s best to brush your teeth. Sugar feeds a certain kind of bacteria in your mouth that produce cavity causing acids. Additionally, the acids included in soda can wear down enamel and cause staining. You can reduce these effects by brushing your teeth after as you’re getting rid of the harmful bacteria before they can negatively affect your teeth. Something that can also help is drinking plenty of water to wash away particles of food. When brushing your teeth isn’t possible at the moment, simply drinking water can help to get rid of that harmful bacteria. While not as effective as brushing your teeth, it is still a step you can take to prevent bacteria from sitting with your teeth for too long.
By watching this video, you have learned how to more properly take care of your teeth. Use these steps to ensure that your mouth will remain cavity free. Keep your teeth clean to make your smile happy!