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Worst Drinks For Teeth
Worst Drinks For Teeth

Nutrition

Worst Drinks For Teeth

Which Drinks Should You Avoid Some of the most harmful substances for your oral health are the drinks we have every day. Even seemingly healthier options can negatively impact teeth, so it's essential to understand the properties of the liquids we consume. Fruit Juice Most people mistakenly believe that fruit juice is a healthy beverage choice. However, even 100% juice is extremely high in naturally occurring sugar. Others, such as citrus juice, are high in acidity as well. To prevent some of the negative [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-07-19T08:00:42-07:00July 19, 2022|Nutrition|

9 Worst Foods For Teeth
9 Worst Foods For Teeth

Nutrition

9 Worst Foods For Teeth

Some of the Worst Foods Aren't What You Expect If you're like many Americans, you're more concerned than ever about trying to eat healthily. As well as eating nutritious foods that are good for your overall health, be sure to avoid the foods that are the worst for your teeth. At the very least, make yourself aware of their potential drawbacks so you can minimize your exposure, as well as brush and floss after indulging! In no particular order, here are the 9 Worst [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-08-17T08:00:21-07:00August 17, 2021|Nutrition|

Tooth Health: Cut out the Carbonation
Tooth Health: Cut out the Carbonation

Patient Education

Tooth Health: Cut out the Carbonation

Soda, Coke, Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks—whatever you call them, they're bad for teeth. You probably know that soft drinks aren't good for you. They are high in sugar and provide little nutrition other than some "empty calories." Even if you enjoy the diet/zero calorie versions, the acid content can be a problem. That's because the carbonation that provides the fizz and bubbles also contains carbonic acid, which can raise the ph balance of the mouth and weaken tooth enamel. Additionally, most soft drinks use [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-01-14T08:00:23-08:00January 14, 2020|Patient Education|