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This Common Snack Is A Major Cause Of Cavities

BuzzFeed·Emily Laurence Sardinha·29 days ago
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If you were to name the biggest causes of cavities, there’s a good chance that candy and soda would be at the top of your list. There’s no denying that sugary foods and drinks can destroy tooth enamel if you don’t do a thorough job of brushing and flossing. But there’s another type of snack that dentists we talked to said is just as cavity-causing as candy. In some cases, it’s an even bigger offender. It’s a snack both kids and adults enjoy: cheese snacks like Goldfish crackers, Annie’s Organic Cheddar Bunnies, and Cheez-Its. Refined carbs like these affect oral health more than you know. “As a dentist, I actually see this more often than candy-related decay — and that surprises parents,” said Dr. Catrise Austin , a New York City-based celebrity cosmetic dentist. Fortunately, you don’t have to forgo these types of snacks completely for the sake of your smile — and you can still give them to your kids, too. You just have to know how to prevent them from sticking around your mouth longer than you want.…

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