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A member asked:
Can sugar found in fruits veggies and other carbs damage your teeth? i was on a juice diet and i still had a cavity.
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Yes: Unfortunately all sugar is fuel for the bacteria that cause dental decay. Also the acidity in some foods - especially fruit - damages the enamel in teeth which speeds up tooth decay. Some good tricks are to reduce how frequently you snack, rinse your mouth with water after eating +/- chew gum after eating.
Answered 3/2/2017
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Yes: Follow a strict brushing flossing, tongue scraper regimen for optimum dental health.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Bacteria: Bacteria take sugars, all kinds of sugars, and turns them into acids which etches the calcium out of your tooth enamel. Talk to your dentist about both your diet and your oral hygiene. Make sure to rinse with water after bathing your teeth in sugar.
Answered 3/2/2017
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