Check the effect of sugar and sucrose

In other words, even if starch (contained in bread, biscuits, biscuits, cereals) is a sugar with a base less cariogenic than sucrose, it stays longer in the mouth and is, therefore, more aggressive for the teeth. If you eat foods high in starch, combine them with dairy products (calcium strengthens teeth): bread with cheese, cereals (if possible nature, so without chocolate) with milk. Gummies are the worst since they contain gelatin. This sticks to the teeth by retaining bacteria for a significant period: it offers them an ideal environment to multiply and prepare their attack. So, if you can not resist the delicacies, prefer those that do not contain gelatin or, even better, opt for a square of dark chocolate.

Decrease coffee breaks

Each sweet food triggers an acidic salivary process and leads to the mechanism of tooth demineralization, the first step in the carious process. In other words, every little “nibbling” break, for example, an apple – fructose (sugar) + acidity – or even sweet tea, represents a threat to your teeth.

A tip: try to limit yourself to two small breaks a day.

Move the muscles of the jaw

Hard foods, those to be chewed, move the muscles of the jaw, promote chewing, and, therefore saliva. And who says saliva, says protection of the tooth since it cleans and reduces the acidity of the mouth. So prefer beefsteak with minced beef, a raw fruit with a compote, and do not hesitate to chew a sugar-free chewing gum after a meal if you can not brush your teeth.

Cheese or dessert?

Good news at last! While many foods increase the risk of cavities, cheese, on the other hand, reduces the acidity of the mouth and counteracts the negative effects of certain foods. Rich in calcium and phosphorus, it also enhances the protective effect of saliva. The ideal food to finish a meal. Provided you do not have a problem with cholesterol