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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : October 27, 2014 3:20 PM IST
It is commonly believed that only sugary foods and sweets lead to cavities. However, it is interesting to know that even everyday home foods like dal, dalia otherwise considered healthy can cause cavities too. Similarly modern day foods like pizzas, burgers, pasta, etc. can also lead to cavities. In fact, a recently conducted oral health survey by market research firm GFK Mode revealed that 94% dentists agree that modern day foods like burgers, pizza, etc. are major reasons causing cavities.
So even though adults may be more mindful of the sweets they eat, they are at as much risk of cavities because of the effects of these everyday home foods and modern day foods. And the main reason behind this is hidden sugars in all the foods we eat, and their resultant sugar acids.
Sugars and Sugar Acids
Dr Porus Turner explains, 'Sugar is present in most foods that we eat. When we eat, bacteria in the mouth act on the food and breakdown sugars like fructose, sucrose and glucose along with other fermentable carbohydrates resulting in production of sugar acids. Sugar acids cause the mouth environment to become acidic and this can erode the tooth surface, resulting in cavities. Therefore, Sugar Acids is the no.1 cause of cavities.'
Neutralize Sugar Acids for a cavity-free future
Neutralization of Sugar Acids is the key to fighting cavities. Colgate's new Sugar Acid NeutralizerTM toothpaste is armed with a breakthrough Sugar Acid Neutralizer technology that fights Sugar Acids, thereby putting an end to the initiation of cavities. Furthermore, Fluoride in the toothpaste begins remineralization, thus resulting in a cavity-free healthy mouth.
Cavities can happen to anyone at any stage. While you monitor your child's eating habits, ensure that you practise complete oral hygiene and give your family a chance to be cavity-free.
Image source: Colgate
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