Hidden Sugars
You probably have a pretty good idea of what causes tooth decay. We don’t need to tell you that candy, bubblegum, and soda are among your mouth’s biggest enemies. Unfortunately, this isn’t the end of the story. Our Lynnwood Dentistry advises that you keep an eye out for some of the more unknown sources of sugar in your diet.
Sugar in Fruits
Some people assume that food that is healthy for your body is also okay on your teeth, but this is not always the case. Fruit, though highly nutritious, is one of the sneaker sources of sugar. They represent a great source of important vitamins and fiber, but even all-natural, organic fruit can be just as sugary as certain candies. This is especially true in the case of dried fruit and real fruit juices.
Other unlikely tooth rotters can show up in your medicine cabinet. Many medicinal items, particularly cough drops or gummy vitamins, are packed with sugar. A minute or two of sucking on a cough drop can be pretty rough on your mouth. Try to remember to rinse out with water.
