Snacking may have become a regular part of your routine.
While snacking can help decrease the large meals you eat that pack on the
pounds. You don’t want to go crazy during the snacks. “If you’re going to reach
for a snack there are three things to think about in order to keep your smile
healthy,” suggests Dr. Anna Lee.
The number of times a day you eat
sugary snacks is critical to the health of your smile. An increase in sugar
snacks increases the likelihood of cavities and decay.
How long the sugary food stays in
your mouth is critical to think about when you are reaching for that snack. You
can easily travel with a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss in your purse, to
decrease the amount of time that sugar stays on your teeth. But if you can’t
brush right away, Dr. Lee encourages you to reach for something healthy
instead.
Are the snacks sticky? Chewy? If
the snack is sticky or chewy it is more likely to stick to the surface of the
teeth making it more difficult to remove from the teeth. It can also stick
between the teeth, which increases your risk of periodontal disease.
For more
information contact Dr. Lee & her team today.
