You must have healthy teeth before you can enjoy the deliciousness of the food. How do we take care of our teeth? First, we need to maintain the habit of brushing our teeth every day, and the second is to avoid foods that are bad for our teeth. Below is the list of food that you need to eat less in order to have healthy teeth.
#1. Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes are very acidic fruits. These fruits will damage tooth enamel over time if you eat them frequently.
#2. Candy & Caramel
Candies and caramel are sweet and sticky foods. When you are chewing candies/ caramels, the candies/ caramels will be directly attached to the teeth and the oral bacteria will continue to grow and slowly damage the teeth.
#3. Pickled Foods
Many pickled foods contain acidic ingredients that can damage tooth enamel. It's good to eat these pickled foods occasionally, but that's not good to treat them as a daily snack.
#4. Carbonated Drinks
Carbonated drinks contain a lot of sugar. In addition, there are ingredients such as citric acid and phosphoric acid. Too much intake of these ingredients can cause corrosion of tooth enamel. Besides, drinking too many carbonated drinks is bad for your teeth as it may lead to diabetes. Hence, it is best to drink fewer beverages with high sugar content.
#5. Sugared Coffee & Tea
Other than making our teeth become mottled. sugared coffee and tea are also bad for teeth and health just like carbonated drinks.
Below are some tips to take care of your teeth.
1. It is recommended to use soft-bristled, fine-tip toothbrushes, and use fluoride-containing toothpaste. Use dental floss or an interdental brush for additional cleaning after brushing your teeth in the morning and evening.
2. Mouthwash is not a substitute for brushing and flossing or interdental brushing. Using fluoride mouthwash can help prevent tooth decay, but it should not be used immediately after brushing. Otherwise, it will wash off the fluoride left by toothpaste.
3. It is recommended to use mouthwash after meals. Avoid eating and drinking within 30 minutes after using mouthwash.
4. Children under the age of six should avoid using mouthwash to prevent them from accidentally swallowing it.
