Brushing your teeth is not enough to maintain your oral cavity in the best possible way.
Did you know ? To preserve and take care of your teeth, there are certain foods that are best avoided. If you want an always bright smile, avoid eating products with too much acidity. Here are the foods that should not be abused to protect your teeth:
White bread:
It seems rather improbable and yet, white bread is to be avoided. Indeed, it contains starch, a molecule belonging to the family of complex carbohydrates which, in contact with saliva, is quickly transformed into slow sugars which bacteria love. They are the cause of cavities. The latter will therefore proliferate more easily.
Tomatoes :
Vegetables are not always healthy. Rich in vitamin E, vitamin C, beta-carotene and lycopene (powerful antioxidants), tomatoes are full of benefits. However, they are not our teeth’s best friends. Like citrus fruits (orange, lemon grapefruit, etc.), they are very acidic. And acidic foods attack the enamel, the hard outer layer that covers the teeth. It is advisable to eat them in a salad with more alkaline foods, such as avocado or green vegetables.
Soft candies:
It’s no surprise that all very sugary foods are bad for our teeth. But soft candies, such as caramels, are even more harmful because they stick to your teeth. They are therefore more difficult to remove and remain in prolonged contact with the tooth wall, which gives the sugars time to attack the enamel. After eating this type of sweets, consider brushing your teeth or chewing sugar-free gum.
The sodas:
Obviously, sodas are very sweet and are harmful to the teeth. Besides the fact that these mixtures are very sweet, they are also very acidic, and therefore corrosive to the enamel.
Tea and coffee:
These two widely consumed drinks promote the yellowing of teeth. They act on the external coloring of the tooth. After drinking it, think about rinsing your mouth quickly.
Apple cider vinegar:
It is an acidic product that may damage the teeth over time. To prevent it, just dilute it in water before drinking it.