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in the mouth. Bacteria feed on sugar and produce an acid that<br />
dissolves minerals, essentially eating away healthy enamel.<br />
Many of the drinks people enjoy, including sugary sodas,<br />
contain enough acid to pose a real threat to teeth. Exposing<br />
the teeth to high levels of acid over extended periods of time<br />
can result in cavities, as well as acid erosion. Acid erosion is<br />
loss of the enamel on the teeth in layers, eventually exposing<br />
the layer underneath the enamel, called dentin. This can lead to<br />
sensitivity with the teeth.<br />
It is important to be educated on the harmful effects of these<br />
high sugar foods and drinks. It is best to limit the frequency in<br />
which you consume these products. Do not brush your teeth<br />
immediately after consumption, but you can rinse your mouth<br />
with water. It takes 20–40 minutes for the pH in the mouth to<br />
neutralize after eating or drinking. During this time, avoid brushing your teeth because the acid in<br />
the mouth is at its peak, and therefore, the most damaging.<br />
As family dentists at 32 Dental, one of our primary goals is to protect patients’ teeth from the<br />
damaging effects of harmful bacteria. Providing excellent dental care and having a highly<br />
experienced dental team are vital to the care of our patients. Even more important are the habits we<br />
encourage our patients to establish at home.
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