Dental Opinions, What foods may be bad for your mouth
Try to limit these types of foods when possible.
* Carbohydrates: Chips, bread, pasta, or crackers can be as harmful to the teeth as candy.
* Sticky, chewy foods: Raisins, granola bars, jelly beans, caramel, honey and syrup stick to teeth and make it difficult to wash the sugar away.
* Sugary snacks: Cookies, cakes or other desserts contain a high amount of sugar, which can cause tooth decay.
* Gum and candy: When chewing gum and eating candy, the sugar coats teeth, which can lead to cavities.
* Carbonated soft drinks: Regular and diet sodas contain phosphorous and carbonation, which wears away the enamel on teeth.
Fruit or vegetable juices: These beverages tend to be high in sugar, which can damage tooth enamel and lead to decay.