Because our oral health does not depend exclusively on our hygiene habits, today we review the list of foods that most damage our teeth:

Candies

Although a few candies may seem harmless, constant exposure to sugar can be detrimental to our teeth. Hard candies also put the denture at risk because they can cause a dental emergency. It is surprising the high number of injuries, breakage or chipping of a tooth, which occur due to the intake of hard candies.

Ice

Many people think that ice is good for the teeth because, after all, it is water and does not contain sugar or other additives. However, many people have the habit of chewing ice which can cause some type of dental emergency or damage to the enamel.

Citrus

Frequent exposure to acidic foods can erode tooth enamel and make teeth more susceptible to decay over time. In addition, citrus fruits and juices can also be irritating if you have a small wound in your mouth.

Teas and Cafes

In their natural form, coffee and tea can be healthy drinks, but their intake with sugar can be detrimental to our teeth. On the other hand both caffeine and thane can dry the mouth and favor the appearance of spots on the teeth.

Sticky foods

Sticky foods can damage the teeth as they tend to stay in the teeth longer than other types of food, favoring the development of bacterial plaque responsible for tooth decay. After the ingestion of this type of food, a thorough dental hygiene including the use of dental floss is recommended.

Sugary drinks

The intake of sugar-sweetened beverages regularly favors the development of the bacteria responsible for the plaque, which use that sugar to produce acids that attack the enamel of the tooth. Most of the most carbonated soft drinks, including light ones, are acidic and, therefore, harmful to our teeth.

Alcohol

It is known that alcohol causes dehydration and leaves the mouth dry. People who drink heavily may find their saliva flow reduced over time, which can lead to tooth decay and other oral infections, such as gum disease. Excessive alcohol consumption also increases the risk of oral cancer.

Energy and isotonic drinks (sports)

In many sports and energy drinks, sugar is an abundant ingredient, with the consequent threat to the enamel that this entails, favoring the appearance of caries.

In short, even if your mental hygiene habits are adequate, take a correct diet, controlling the amount of harmful foods for our customers, it is essential to maintain our oral health.

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