Good, healthy food essential in avoiding cavities, enamel loss
Good, healthy food essential in avoiding cavities, enamel loss
High sugar content in many snacks wreaks havoc on teeth
By LINDA ROSENBAUM, For Postmedia News April 12, 2012 An apple a day may not only keep the doctor at arm's length, it may also keep the dentist at bay.
Eating healthy foods and avoiding snacks and drinks high in sugar help prevent cavities. But good nutritional habits are not always easy for Canadians to maintain. Many of us are drawn to foods high in sugar content and people often snack throughout the day.
"One of the biggest problems is at night," says Suzanne Pupkin, a Toronto dental hygienist. "I have patients who get up during the night and have a glass of apple or orange juice before going back to sleep. It's the worst thing they can do."......
Lots of good advice in full article.
High sugar content in many snacks wreaks havoc on teeth
By LINDA ROSENBAUM, For Postmedia News April 12, 2012 An apple a day may not only keep the doctor at arm's length, it may also keep the dentist at bay.
Eating healthy foods and avoiding snacks and drinks high in sugar help prevent cavities. But good nutritional habits are not always easy for Canadians to maintain. Many of us are drawn to foods high in sugar content and people often snack throughout the day.
"One of the biggest problems is at night," says Suzanne Pupkin, a Toronto dental hygienist. "I have patients who get up during the night and have a glass of apple or orange juice before going back to sleep. It's the worst thing they can do."......
Lots of good advice in full article.
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