Is Your Diet Making Trouble For Your Teeth?

As Halloween approaches, you may not want to think about how all the sugar in your favorite candy treats can affect your oral health. Unfortunately, cavities can occur at any time of year. When you have too much sugar in your diet, you put yourself in a situation where bacteria on your teeth will produce more harmful acids, which eat into your enamel. The tooth decay that results can call for restorative dental care to stop potentially serious harm. Of course, candy is only one source of sugar in a person’s diet. When you put the proper attention towards your diet, you can reduce your risk for oral health problems, and protect your smile.

Soft Drinks Can Pose Several Different Issues For Your Oral Health

Soft drinks are known to contain high quantities of sugar. By reducing how many you drink, you can lower your cavity risk. Dark colas also have the potential to leave you with unsightly stains that can call for cosmetic dental care. If you are considering a switch to diet sodas to protect your teeth, you should know that the acidity of these beverages can weaken your enamel, and make you more susceptible to decay. Switching soft drinks for water at meals can serve as a more effective means of protecting yourself against oral health trouble.

Taking Steps To Reduce Your Cavity Risk

Smart oral care can help you drastically reduce your risk for problems like tooth decay. One thing you should do every day is floss. When you floss, you protect vulnerable spaces that are less protected by brushing alone. In addition to helping stop cavities, this action can reduce your risk for developing gum disease.

Appointments With Wager-Evans Dental Can Help You Keep Your Teeth Out Of Trouble

At Wager-Evans Dental, you can enjoy routine dental care that will help you prevent oral health troubles. In addition to cavity prevention, our office can provide expert restorative care to stop cavities that have formed on teeth. Located in Reno, NV, we proudly offer our comprehensive dental services to residents from South Meadows, Double Diamond, Caughlin Ranch, Donner Springs, Meadowood, Sommersett, Arrow Creek, and all surrounding areas. To schedule a consultation or your next dental appointment, visit our office, or contact us today  by calling (775) 829-7700.