Question 1

how does sugar rot your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Sugar doesn't rot: It is the acid produced from the bacteria in your mouth that eat the sugar that causes decay. Sugar is like rocket fuel to the bacteria, and the more you eat the more acid is produced and the more prone you are to cavities.

Question 2

what works against sugar stuck in between teeth?

Accepted Answer

Floss: To keep your teeth as healthy as possible floss after every meal. Ideally you would brush as well. The floss breaks the contact between the teeth and helps to remove the particles which bacteria feed on.

Question 3

why do holes in my teeth hurt when sugar goes into them?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Once the decay passes through enamel, the dentinal tubules, which have passages to the nerve of the tooth, become exposed, resulting in a toothache. The pain may worsen with exposure to heat, cold, or sweet foods and drinks.

Question 4

does sugar affect my teeth if the food doesn't touch them?

Accepted Answer

Saliva: The sugar dissolves in your saliva, and the saliva touches your teeth, so yes, it affects your teeth regardless.

Question 5

please help! does consuming sugars negatively affect my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes, yes, YES!!: Sugars are consumed by oral bacteria as a quick and easy energy source.  Like we eat and go to bathroom afterwards, bacteria need to do the same after eating sugars. Where do they go?  In your mouth. Right there. Their byproduct of eating sugars is acids. These acids are so strong it melts enamel. The more sugar exposure you have in mouth, the faster the deterioration of your teeth. Very bad....

Question 6

is tea with sugar good for teeth or tea without sugar good for teeth?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Use diet sugar and both will have equal effects.

Question 7

my dad is sugstd extrctn of 8-10 teeths under ga. he is 65 & hav no health issues (no bp, sugar etc).r there inherent risks in extractng multpl teeths?

Accepted Answer

Always some risk: Any procedure has inherent risks. If he is in good health without any medical problems, and under the care of a qualified health care provider, the risks are minimal for what you describe. The more teeth extracted at the same time, the more chance of post operative bleeding and soreness which is common and usually easily managed. Ga is seldom used. Are you referring to IV sedation which is safer?

Question 8

are the sugars in mannitol and malitol bad for your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Unfortunately erythritol, isomalt, sorbitol, and mannitol are recognized as a sugar source by the bacteria in our mouths and can cause cavities. Xylitol is the only sweetener that cannot be digested by oral bacteria.  Chewed in small amounts (one or two pieces a day) xylitol can remineralize teeth.  Gum with recaldent can also remineraize your teeth.

Question 9

does sugar-free maple syrup break down teeth?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: Sugar free maple syrup is a concoction of chemicals, and since there is no natural sugars in it, it should not contribule to bacterial acid production.

Question 10

is carbonated sugar-free soda bad for a children's teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Even if sugar-free, the carbonation actually forms acid which eats away at the enamel of teeth.

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