2023-06-12 17:43:25
08:38 PM
Monday, June 12, 2023
I wrote – Omnia Qalawun:
The summer season is famous for a group of foods and drinks, which many people eat in large quantities, without paying attention to the extent of the damage they may cause to the health of their teeth.
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In the following report, The Consulto reviews foods and drinks that damage teeth in the summer, according to the “News Medical” and “NHS” websites.
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Also read: Don’t do it- 5 wrong habits that threaten your teeth in the summer
Food and drinks that threaten teeth in the summer
1- Ice cream
Ice cream poses a great danger to dental health, due to its high sugar content, which increases the activity of bacteria in the oral cavity and stimulates them to multiply, leading to enamel erosion and caries.
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2- Pineapple
Despite the high nutritional value of pineapple, it is faulty because it contains a high percentage of acids, which cause erosion of the enamel layer that covers the surface of the teeth from the outside, exposing them to the risk of cracking, fracture and falling out.
3- Apricot
Care must be taken to wash the mouth well after eating apricots, because it sticks to the teeth, especially if it is of the dried type, which increases the risk of caries.
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4- Soft drinks
Soft drinks contain a high percentage of sugars and acids, so it is necessary to stop consuming them, to maintain dental health, or to drink a glass of water immediately afterwards, to reduce their damage.
5- Iced coffee
Iced coffee has negative effects on dental health, as it leads to yellowing and cavities, and causes dry mouth, due to its high caffeine content.
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