{"id":152,"date":"2020-04-23T20:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T20:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2020-05-06T20:25:21","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T20:25:21","slug":"want-to-keep-your-teeth-healthy-avoid-snacking-on-these-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/23\/want-to-keep-your-teeth-healthy-avoid-snacking-on-these-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Keep Your Teeth Healthy? Avoid Snacking on These Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With many of us spending all of our time at home these days, it can be tempting to make a couple of extra trips to the kitchen to grab a snack and pass the time. However, we may not always remember to brush and floss after doing so, and what gets left behind is the perfect fuel for bacteria to cause tooth decay. Some foods are much worse for your teeth than others, so it\u2019s important to try and limit how much of the more damaging ones you eat in a day.  Read on to find out which foods your dentist in Lewisville recommends you avoid snacking on at home to maintain your optimal oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 \u2013 Beware Sticky Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bacteria in your mouth love it when food gets stuck on or trapped between your teeth. The bacteria then have plenty of time to break it down, releasing an acid in the process that weakens the enamel layer of your tooth. This happens even faster when the foods are full of sugars. Some common foods to avoid in this category are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n