The Effects of Sugar on Your Teeth

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 Sugar sweetens the mouth and quenches one’s taste by being satisfying, but the danger in sugar consumption is highly alarming and calls for a readdressing. Sugar is outrageously much in almost everything edible that we consume, so, watching what you consume is of utmost importance so as not to cause more harm to your overall health. It’s important to note that every single thing you consume is likely not void of sugar, especially looking at the ingredients used in making them. The health effects of sugar on people are so high that you have to watch it so as not to fall victim to sugar consumption. More so, it will be very wise to be vigilant/observant when making your grocery selections.

what Harm is Sugar Doing to Your Teeth?
apparently, sugar does a handful of damages to your teeth and overall health. It is important you know that the bacteria in your mouth that form plaque irresistibly loves to feed on sugar. This sugar that the bacteria so much love acts as fuel for them and also the saliva present in the mouth. The bad news is that once these elements combine, they form plaque which can, in turn, dissolve the enamel of the teeth, which can eventually lead to cavities and then tooth loss. 

It’s important to note that the repeated crisis in the mouth actually means that the teeth are oftentimes under attack. These said attacks happen when acids leach minerals from the enamel. But the good thing is that it is naturally reversible through mineralization, which replaces those minerals and strengthens the teeth all over again. It’s essential to note that the things which help in this process of mineralization are saliva and fluoride. This is important because they both contain minerals such as calcium and phosphates, which are essentially needed to fix/repair teeth.

How Much Sugar Should I Consume?
overall health-wise, too much of sugar consumption is not just bad but very bad. What you consume (eat and drink) is as important as taking care of your dental health such as brushing and flossing. Foods and drinks that are high in sugar should be consumed occasionally. This is to reduce the risk of developing dental issues. Better still, if they must be consumed, then you should brush your teeth immediately after consumption so as to keep your mouth free from sugar.

How to Avoid Long-Term Teeth Damage
There are several ways, or rather, several things to do to prevent your teeth from getting damaged. Here, we will look at a few:

1. Brushing and flossing. It’s important to brush your teeth at least, twice a day: morning and night preferably and also, if possible, after every meal. More so, flossing at least once daily should be a part of your daily routine to remove leftover particles from between your teeth, where your toothbrush couldn’t get to.
   
   
2. Regular dental check-ups: visiting your dentist every six (6) months shouldn’t be a difficult thing to do. This will help give you a deep clean and also help identify any dental issues before they escalate into something complex and expensive to deal with.

Your teeth are a part of you and should be treated right! Don’t get carried away by the pleasure sugary foods and drinks give you, but remember the damage it will cause you in the long run. Sugar is great for health, no doubt, but not when it is abused. Always brush your teeth after every sugar consumption, either foods or drinks. Your dental health matters! Don’t be ignorant!