Holes that appear in your teeth are a sign that your teeth are damaged. Why your teeth can have cavities is because your tooth enamel is constantly being eroded by acids from what you eat and drink. Well, this acid appears due to the activity of bacteria that are lodged in your mouth. The remnants of food that stick to your teeth will be converted into acids and bacteria and form holes in your teeth. Well, the thing you need to know, the acids produced by these bacteria come from the sugar content in the food and drinks you consume. Unfortunately, almost all the food and drinks we consume contain sugar and acid. If you constantly don't control your food and drink, your cavities will get worse.
So, let's find out what foods and drinks you need to avoid if you don't want your cavities to get worse.
- Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits include oranges, lemons, limes, and grapes. Well, just from the taste we will know how much acid is in citrus fruits. If you are experiencing cavities, it's better if you switch to another fruit, for example, bananas, which are more alkaline in nature.
- Sweet candy and snacks
Not only the sugar content that will make your teeth more damaged, sweet foods such as candy, cakes, chocolate, are also not good for the level of sugar levels in your blood.
- Snack
Snacks such as chips, crackers, and so on are also not good for your cavities because they will be easier to stick in your teeth.
- Soft drink
We all know how much sugar is in soft drinks, right? Most sodas also contain phosphate and citric acid, which can damage your tooth enamel.
No less important, besides you need to avoid the above foods and drinks if you have cavities, you also have to go to the dentist immediately to get treats so that your cavities don't get worse and cause infection. Don't wait until you feel the symptoms of tooth pain, swollen gums, or anything else, let alone assume that your cavities will heal on their own because damaged teeth will not be able to return to their original form like tissues in other parts of your body. Cavities can be treated with fillings so that bacteria don't lodge in your cavities. Don't forget to brush your teeth regularly, floss and keep your diet so that your other teeth don't have cavities anymore.
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