It’s not realistic for most people to completely avoid sugary treats. If you can abstain, kudos to you. If you can’t, be aware that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from your mouth as well as neutralize the acids that cause plaque. At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, we encourage mindful eating habits to help protect your smile while still enjoying the occasional treat.
If You Must Indulge: Understand the Importance of Timing
This is great news for dessert lovers because it means that sweets consumed after meals have a lower risk to your teeth. After all, your mouth is already in optimum cleansing mode. If you must indulge, it’s better to have sweets with a meal.
Not all Treats are Created Equal
Furthermore, remember that the type of treat is as critical as when you eat it. Dentists are constantly reminding their dental patients that sticky candies stay on your teeth for a long time, even when your saliva is flowing. And hard candies that you suck for an extended time give bacteria a perfect environment to create harmful enamel-weakening acids. If you pair candy with sugar-laden soda, the assault on your teeth is even more risky
We Want to Help You Improve Your Dental Health
If you have a bad habit that is putting your dental health at risk, we invite you to come in for an exam and consultation. Let’s discuss your lifestyle challenges and make a plan to get you back on track.
The welcoming team at Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry is here to help you have the healthiest and most attractive smile possible. We provide general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry such as tooth whitening, dental crowns, porcelain veneers, short term braces, oral conscious sedation, inlays and onlays.
We are currently accepting new patients, call today to book an appointment!
Contact Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry:
770-419-2535
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1415 Wooten Lake Rd NW Ste 300
Kennesaw, Georgia
30144
