Here are 7 foods that are bad for your teeth:
- Sour Candies – High in sugar and acid, they cause plaque buildup and enamel erosion leading to cavities.
- Bread and Other Starchy Foods – Break down into sugars that produce acids harmful to tooth enamel.
- Carbonated Drinks (Soda) – Contain acids and sugars that erode enamel and promote tooth decay; dark sodas also stain teeth.
- Citrus Fruits – Contain acids that weaken and dissolve enamel making teeth sensitive and prone to decay.
- Potato Chips – Starchy and sticky, they convert to sugar in the mouth, feeding harmful bacteria.
- Dried Fruits – Sticky, sugary, and cling to teeth, increasing plaque and cavity risk.
- Hard Candies – Sugar-laden and held in the mouth for long periods, they lead to enamel damage and cavities; can also chip teeth.
Additional habits like chewing ice, consuming alcohol, and acidic foods can also damage enamel and oral health.
To protect teeth, limit or avoid these foods, maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly, and rinse with water after consuming acidic or sugary items.