{"id":132104,"date":"2024-12-01T11:31:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T04:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=132104"},"modified":"2024-12-01T11:31:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T04:31:47","slug":"dentists-are-begging-people-to-stop-eating-these-6-foods-and-drinks-because-not-even-flossing-can-save-you-from-the-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=132104","title":{"rendered":"Dentists Are Begging People To Stop Eating These 6 Foods And Drinks, Because Not Even Flossing Can Save You From The Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">With the risks of deadly viruses and unexpected disease,\u00a0it can be easy to forget about your dental health. But it\u2019s important to prioritize. Studies show that there may be a connection between your dental health and cardiovascular disease, and even links to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74679X1524629&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fjillianwilson%2Ffood-drinks-bad-for-teeth-7495543-2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2F31363455%2F&amp;xcust=7730078%7CRSS&amp;xs=1\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:rheumatoid arthritis;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">rheumatoid arthritis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">\u201cIf you don\u2019t treat your mouth well, there\u2019s bacteria that can grow and cause disease, but also, those bacteria can cause issues in other parts of the body,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74679X1524629&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fjillianwilson%2Ffood-drinks-bad-for-teeth-7495543-2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.augusta.edu%2Ffaculty%2Fdirectory%2Fview.php%3Fid%3DKCAPEHART&amp;xcust=7730078%7CRSS&amp;xs=1\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dr. Kim Capehart;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Dr. Kim Capehart<\/a>, chair of the Department of General Dentistry at Augusta University in Georgia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Additionally, ongoing tooth pain can impact your mental health, Capehart said. All of this means dental issues are something you want to avoid \u2014 and treat \u2014 when possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74679X1524629&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fjillianwilson%2Ffood-drinks-bad-for-teeth-7495543-2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2Fentry%2Fhow-to-stick-to-a-flossing-habit_l_63bd9bfae4b0ae9de1c21ffb&amp;xcust=7730078%7CRSS&amp;xs=1\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:keeping your teeth healthy;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">keeping your teeth healthy<\/a>, there are certain foods and drinks that dentists say are particularly harmful; some create a breeding ground for cavities, while others can cause actual tooth fractures.\u00a0Below, dentists share which foods and drinks are most hazardous to your teeth and what you can do to protect them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\"><strong>Citrus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">While citrus is beneficial for our health because it\u2019s an excellent source of vitamin C, its acidic nature makes it tough on your teeth.\u00a0Citrus can make the acidity levels in your mouth increase, according to Dr. Jossen Gastelum, a dentist based in Arizona who posts dental health tips on his <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74679X1524629&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fjillianwilson%2Ffood-drinks-bad-for-teeth-7495543-2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40doctorjossen&amp;xcust=7730078%7CRSS&amp;xs=1\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TikTok channel;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">TikTok channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Dentists reveal the foods and drinks that can hurt your teeth and how to counteract them.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Scly8WamNAdkj6mVw_kFyw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/7496c44100b49a08fa816500589b80ed\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<div>\n<p>Dentists reveal the foods and drinks that can hurt your teeth and how to counteract them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span> Nico De Pasquale Photography via Getty Images<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">\u201cOranges or grapefruits, just basically any citrus &#8230; can cause that pH in your mouth to decrease, which makes it acidic,\u201d Gastelum said. That can result in demineralization of the tooth or destruction of the enamel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\"><strong>Ice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">\u201cI know a lot of people really like ice \u2014 that is not good for your teeth,\u201d Capehart said, pointing out that the cold temperature of ice can be tough for people with sensitive teeth, and the hardness can lead to tooth fractures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Drinking a glass of water with ice does not necessarily carry a threat; this mostly occurs if you\u2019re chewing it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">\u201cBelieve it or not, lots of people eat ice &#8230; they\u2019ll just get a cup of ice and just start eating it,\u201d Capehart.\u00a0For those people, the risk of damage to the teeth is high.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\"><strong>Sticky Candy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">\u201cI pretty much try to tell my patients anything that\u2019s acidic or sticky, you want to kind of stay away from because they\u2019re very harmful for your teeth,\u201d Capehart said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">This includes toffees, caramels, gummy worms and anything similar. They can get stuck in the grooves of your teeth and be difficult to brush out,\u00a0which means pieces of candy can get left behind, according to Capehart.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">The result? \u201cAnything that stays on your teeth that\u2019s not supposed to with sugar \u2026 that all that can cause cavities,\u201d Capehart said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\"><strong>Bread And Crackers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Capehart said that bread can be sticky, too, which means it can also get stuck in your teeth and cause dental problems.\u00a0Bread eventually turns into sugar, which can cause cavities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Gastelum added that crackers are harmful for the same reason, especially for kids.\u00a0\u201cAnd those crackers are usually made out of some type of a carbohydrate, which becomes a sugar that then the bacteria [can] also cause damage on your teeth,\u201d Gastelum explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\"><strong>Soda And Energy Drinks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">An obvious harmful drink is soda, Gastelum said, but you may be shocked at just how much it can hurt your mouth.\u00a0\u201cSodas can be super acidic. They can be at acidity levels close to battery acid,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Dentists say that citrus, a great source of vitamin C, is not good for your dental health.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/W6.nSr.jHlFMauwHaV_S_Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/d3b1e9440469c5faa40c64c6a5ae1524\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<div>\n<p>Dentists say that citrus, a great source of vitamin C, is not good for your dental health.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span> Trevor Williams via Getty Images<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">In fact, Gastelum said there is a term called \u201cMountain Dew mouth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">\u201cPeople that actually are chronic drinkers of Mountain Dew \u2026 actually come in and sometimes can exhibit decay or even destruction in their mouth, similar to people that are doing meth or something like that,\u201d Gastelum said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">He noted that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74679X1524629&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fjillianwilson%2Ffood-drinks-bad-for-teeth-7495543-2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2Ftopic%2Fenergy-drinks&amp;xcust=7730078%7CRSS&amp;xs=1\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:energy drinks;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">energy drinks<\/a> are harmful, too.\u00a0\u201cMost of those things are loaded with extra sugars, which definitely don\u2019t help,\u201d he said. \u201cBut the acidity level in it, of itself, even in the sugar-free versions, is still really bad for your teeth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\"><strong>Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Sorry, java lovers:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74679X1524629&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fjillianwilson%2Ffood-drinks-bad-for-teeth-7495543-2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2Flife%2Ftopic%2Fcoffee&amp;xcust=7730078%7CRSS&amp;xs=1\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Coffee;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Coffee<\/a> is another acidic beverage that can damage your teeth, Capehart said. This is true whether you drink your coffee black or with a sweetener, Gastelum added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">For those who add sugar to their cup of joe, it\u2019s doubly harmful because of the sugars that are swirling around in your mouth.\u00a0Another ding against coffee? It stains your teeth, according to Capehart.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\"><strong>Foods That Can Promote Good Dental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Thankfully, there are foods and drinks that can improve your teeth. Start with crunchy veggies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">\u201cCarrots and crunchy vegetables, I mean that\u2019s just good for your health overall, but for your teeth \u2026 when you go in there and chew, it helps clean it,\u201d Capehart said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"cola with crushed ice in glass and there is water droplets around\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"687\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/u9yrRp7zpqIcc21Lo9WRGw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4Nw--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/93736f77ba4fa49671341c4679a04909\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Chinnachart Martmoh \/ Getty Images \/ iStockphoto<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">According to Capehart, apples also fall into this category, and Gastelum noted that celery is good for your teeth, too.\u00a0\u201cThose are really crunchy foods that can help to mechanically remove plaque as you\u2019re eating them,\u201d said Gastelum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Another beneficial food?\u00a0\u201cThe fun one that I like to mention is <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74679X1524629&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fjillianwilson%2Ffood-drinks-bad-for-teeth-7495543-2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2Flife%2Ftopic%2Fcheese&amp;xcust=7730078%7CRSS&amp;xs=1\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:cheese;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">cheese<\/a>,\u201d Gastelum said.\u00a0\u201cCheese is actually pretty good for your teeth and can actually be used \u2026 to neutralize some of the acids in your mouth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Additionally, cheese contains calcium, which \u201chelps fortify your teeth, and then it stimulates saliva,\u201d he noted, adding that this helps bring the pH levels in your mouth back to baseline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Finally, don\u2019t sleep on beverages like water, milk and green tea. They can help maintain healthy acidity levels in your mouth. Tea can also \u201cbe a good substitute for people that really like to have like coffee all the time,\u201d Gastelum noted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\"><strong>Other Important Oral Hygiene To-Dos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Brushing and flossing your teeth are important oral health basics, but there\u2019s more you can do, too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Gastelum said you should rinse your mouth with water or a pH-alkaline mouth rinse like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/therabreath-mouthwash\/s?tag=buzz0f-20&amp;ascsubtag=7730078%2C1%2C6%2Crss%2C1%2C0%2C0%2C0%3A0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C0&amp;k=therabreath+mouthwash\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TheraBreath;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">TheraBreath<\/a> immediately after eating or drinking to help neutralize the acidity in your mouth. \u201cYou should also wait at least 30 minutes to brush to allow for your saliva to properly buffer those acids,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">\u201cA good tip is chewing sugar-free xylitol gum after meals for at least five minutes,\u201d Gastelum said. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74679X1524629&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fjillianwilson%2Ffood-drinks-bad-for-teeth-7495543-2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC4232036%2F&amp;xcust=7730078%7CRSS&amp;xs=1\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Some studies;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Some studies<\/a> have shown that helps a lot because the xylitol can actually inhibit the cavity-causing bacteria and the chewing action helps to stimulate your salivary flow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">You can find xylitol gums online or at your local grocery store.\u00a0<em>This post originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74679X1524629&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fjillianwilson%2Ffood-drinks-bad-for-teeth-7495543-2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2Fentry%2Ffood-drinks-bad-for-teeth_l_648b80d4e4b04ee51a9a63f8&amp;xcust=7730078%7CRSS&amp;xs=1\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:HuffPost;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">HuffPost<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/dentists-begging-people-stop-eating-221502541.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the risks of deadly viruses and unexpected disease,\u00a0it can be easy to forget about your dental health. 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