{"id":268,"date":"2022-06-15T15:14:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T13:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/?p=268"},"modified":"2022-06-21T10:00:56","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T08:00:56","slug":"sugar-and-your-teeth-the-truth-exposed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/sugar-and-your-teeth-the-truth-exposed\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugar and Your Teeth &#8211; The Truth Exposed"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"268\" class=\"elementor elementor-268\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c2b7899 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c2b7899\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8eb3453\" data-id=\"8eb3453\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe51881 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe51881\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you thought that the link between sugar and teeth was not anything to worry about, think again. There have been numerous studies on the effect of sugar on cavities, gum disease and various other dental issues. Drinking too many sugar-loaded soft drinks, sweets or other products can do plenty of damage. Some of the damage may not be easily reversed, either.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What do you need to know about the relationship between sugar and teeth? How does sugar cause tooth decay? How can you reduce the risk of tooth decay and other related issues? Keep reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae9031c\" data-id=\"ae9031c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f034be0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f034be0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sugar-and-tour-teeth-199x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-271\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sugar-and-tour-teeth-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sugar-and-tour-teeth-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sugar-and-tour-teeth-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sugar-and-tour-teeth-1017x1536.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/sugar-and-tour-teeth.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf4e451 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf4e451\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47c0956\" data-id=\"47c0956\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dd9b90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0dd9b90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Relationship Between Sugar and Teeth\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74d9448 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74d9448\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-524eea6\" data-id=\"524eea6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f6aec9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f6aec9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">First, let&#8217;s take a closer look at the link between sugar and teeth. Some things to know about this relationship include the following:<\/span><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>The leading cause of tooth decay is a build-up of bacteria in the mouth<\/b>. This bacteria often comes from high sugar foods and drinks that contain high levels of sugar. This sugar dissolves in the mouth, damaging your teeth in the process and increasing your risk of tooth decay.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Sugary drinks are especially dangerous because they have a very high sugar count<\/b>. Drinking a large amount of sugar in a short space of time can fast-track the progress of tooth decay. Regular and diet soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, fruit juice, and concentrates are all often also high in acidity, which further increases your risk of tooth decay<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>The enamel and tissue of teeth are eroded by acid that attacks the outer surface of the tooth<\/b>. When enamel is weakened or worn, the softer tissue beneath the tooth is also damaged. The result is painful and <span class=\"s2\">sensitive teeth<\/span> and dental cavities.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Over time, long term damage and erosion will affect your dental health<\/b>. This means that you will be at greater risk of oral and gum disease in the future. Oral disease can have a serious impact on your overall health as well.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Each acid attack lasts for about 20 minutes<\/b>. Whenever you take another sip of a sugary drink, the acid damage will start over again. The more often you drink sugar-laden drinks, the more risk you will have of developing damage caused by erosion.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>The only way to prevent tooth decay and erosion is to avoid sugary drinks and foods as much as possible<\/b>. If you have to drink soft drinks or similar high sugar beverages, use a straw to reduce the exposure to the sugar and acids. Drink water after each sugary drink to dilute the sugars and rinse your mouth. Use a decent <span class=\"s2\">fluoride toothpaste<\/span>, but wait at least an hour after drinking sugary or acidic beverages to allow your enamel to re-harden. Do not sip on sugary or acidic drinks slowly \u2013 this will increase the risk of damage. It is also wise to avoid drinking sugary or acidic beverages just before bed. Instead, stick to water.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Prevention is always better than cure. To find out more about how sugar and teeth issues are linked, speak to your friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"s2\">dentist in Durban<\/span><\/a> and surrounds.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you thought that the link between sugar and teeth was not anything to worry about, think again. There have been numerous studies on the effect of sugar on cavities, gum disease and various other dental issues. Drinking too many sugar-loaded soft drinks, sweets or other products can do plenty of damage. 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