If you have a sweet tooth, then you probably have a bit of a thing for candy! We don’t blame you, of course, as sweets are absolutely delicious. However, from our Auburn Hills, MI team’s professional perspective, we do like to offer you a bit of advice in terms of practicing caution when indulging that sweet tooth of yours. We also know that the details involving sugar and and your oral health have a tendency to cause a little confusion. So, to resolve this issue, our question-and-answer question will help you better understand the details. For additional sweet-treats related information, feel free to ask questions during any of your visits with us!
Questions and Answers
Question: Am I definitely destined for tooth decay because of my sweet tooth? Is there anything that I can do to prevent problems from happening, even though I tend to eat a lot of sweets?
Answer: You are not necessarily locked in with a fate of experiencing cavities and a need for fillings. Remember that the longer you let sugars sit on teeth, the greater the chance this will lead to decay. So, get serious about rinsing your smile with water after a sweet snack (then, do your best to complete a brushing session a half hour later).
Question: Is hard candy better for my oral health because I’m just sucking on it but not using my teeth to chew it?
Answer: As a matter of fact, hard candies are not better for you! They can encourage tooth decay because they saturate your smile in sugar as you suck on them. In addition, you may unknowingly or simply unintentionally bite these candies (especially when they’re nearly completely dissolved), which can potentially cause you to break your teeth.
Question: Are all candies alike in that they are sugary and can lead to oral health problems like tooth decay? Or, are some worse offenders than others when it comes to the amount of damage they can cause or how quickly they cause it?
Answer: Anything containing sugar will increase your chance of decay! However, it’s all about which candies tend to become stuck on teeth or tend to coat them. So, something like a piece of dark chocolate is less threatening than a caramel square!
Protect Teeth From Damage With Our Care
Come in for consistent preventive care with our team to keep your smile healthy! However, should any damage occur, remember to contact us ASAP for immediate restorative care! To learn more, schedule an appointment or initial consultation by calling Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI today at (248) 852-1820.
