Habits that Could Ruin Teeth

Many say if you eat sweets can damage teeth. However, who would have thought if it turns out eating apples can actually damage your teeth faster.

Based on research by King's College Dental Institute in London, England, recently, the apple is dangerous for people who are doing dental work. That is because the harmful effects of apples on the teeth is approximately four times greater than carbonated drinks.

Scientists have predicted some kind of apple contains four teaspoons of sugar can increase the level of acidity in the mouth. It is known that calcium neutralizes acid, also strengthens bone tissue, including teeth. Therefore, nutritionists recommend you should eat a piece of cheese before eating the apple because it can help protect the teeth.


Then what other foods can also damage the teeth?

Not just wine and beer that can damage the teeth, fruit juice also has a similar effect. Drinks that make the risk of experiencing tooth pain four times higher if taken continuously. Doctors recommend a wise decision, drinking juice with a straw and pick fresh fruit juice without sugar.

Cereals

The reason why the cereal into the black list of dentists because of the high sugar content. Doctors recommend eating cereal at least five times a day (including lunch and afternoon snack). As the diet will help to avoid "snacking".


Brushing Teeth After Eating

Brushing your teeth after eating it is not useful as many people thought. That's because tooth enamel softened by acid are highly susceptible to damage due to brush your teeth bigger place. You just have to wait 30 minutes to brush teeth after every meal.

Chewing gum

The scientists found that gum chewing habit it can actually damage the teeth. Acid content of the gum affects tooth enamel thus increasing the risk of damaging the teeth.