Do your teeth ever feel fuzzy or rough? If so, you may be leaving behind dental plaque on your te…

Do your teeth ever feel fuzzy or rough? If so, you may be leaving behind dental plaque on your teeth. Plaque loves to eat sugar and uses it to produce cavity-causing acid. You may especially feel plaque on your teeth after eating sugary food. Many different types of bacteria live in your mouth. Some are beneficial to your dental health, but others are harmful. For example, studies have shown that a select group of harmful bacteria produce acid in your mouth whenever they encounter and digest sugar. These acids remove minerals from the tooth enamel, which is the shiny, protective, outer layer of your tooth. This process is called demineralization. This repeated cycle of acid attacks causes mineral loss in the enamel. Over time, this weakens and destroys the enamel, forming a cavity. If left untreated, the cavity can spread into the deeper layers of the tooth, causing pain and possible tooth loss.

Reducing your sugar intake may also support a healthy weight, decrease your risk of depression, and reduce your risk of heart disease, 

Now that you know the secret to good health, What are you waiting for? Start today.

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