Certain foods are particularly bad for the teeth and destroy the enamel. People with very sensitive teeth should avoid the following foods to keep their teeth healthy. Healthy teeth can tolerate foods that are not good for them as long as they are eaten in moderation.

 

A visit to the dentist is not only scary for children. For adults, there is also the added worry of the cost. To keep dental costs and visits to the dentist to a minimum, keeping teeth healthy should be a top priority. The biggest enemy of teeth is sugar, because the bacteria in the mouth convert sugar into an acid that destroys teeth. Too much acid in the saliva breaks down the calcium in the tooth enamel, a process known as demineralisation. Over a longer period of time, the tooth loses structure and becomes pitted.

Saliva helps to neutralise the acid in the mouth. The tooth enamel absorbs calcium from the saliva. This process is called remineralisation.

Every day is a balancing act between demieralisation and remineralisation. The more and more frequently the acidity in the mouth increases, the more the saliva's ability to neutralise the acid is exceeded. As a result, the tooth loses more calcium than it receives and is slowly destroyed.

 

1. lollipops

Lozenges have a strong demineralising effect, as the lozenge spends more time in the mouth and ensures a high concentration of acid. If you don't want to do without lozenges, you should choose the sugar-free version.

 

2. candied fruit

Gummy bears and toffee get stuck between the teeth so that the saliva does not reach this part of the tooth and therefore does not remineralise This also applies to healthy sticky foods such as dried fruit. The bacteria convert all forms of sugar into acid, whether fructose or refined sugar. To protect your teeth, brush your teeth after eating sticky foods.

 

3. sweet drinks

Lemonades and juices are acidic anyway and significantly increase the acid concentration in the mouth. In addition, the drinks remain in the mouth for some time and make the neutralisation process more difficult for the saliva. It is best to quench your thirst with water. The demineralisation effect of sweet drinks can be reduced if you drink pure water immediately afterwards.

 

4. citrus fruits

Chewing citrus fruits immediately attacks the tooth enamel. Sugared citrus fruits are doubly dangerous, as the already acidic fruits increase the acid concentration in the mouth even more due to the sugar.