Long-Term Impact Of Candy On The Teeth



Acid on the enamel of the teeth causes problems for your smile. The longer the sugar is attached to the teeth, the more opportunity the bacteria have to cause cavities. Dr. Fuller recommends decreasing the amount of candy your children consume overall in order to prevent cavities.  Once a cavity has occurred, if it is not taken care of, it can cause long-term damage and perhaps even need a root canal in order to fix.

 Carmel, and other candy that is sticky, creates even more of a problem. The longer that sugar sticks to the teeth, the more opportunity sugar has to cause decay. While all candy can be bad for the teeth, sticky candy is even worse because it is difficult to remove from the teeth with drinking water or saliva.

Once decay has set in, it can cause problems for your child’s body as well as their teeth.  It is not just the amount of sugar that is consumed that causes a problem, but the amount of time that candy is allowed to stay on your teeth that creates the problem. Brushing and flossing right away or rinsing with water can help remove the sugar from your child’s teeth in order to prevent cavities.

Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team support families in making healthy choices by encouraging and providing information in order to help your family eat better.

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