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They are said to stain the teeth and also make them stickier, especially if you add sugar to your cup of tea or coffee. This means that more food bits can stick to the teeth.
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They are sticky and high in sugar. That means they not only stick to teeth easily, but the sugar feeds the bacteria in the mouth which can lead to dental erosion. It’s best if you don't overeat dried fruits.
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Sugary and fizzy drinks are especially bad for teeth when you choose to sip for long periods of time. Your teeth get exposed to acid present in the drinks. Finish the drink as quickly as possible rather than sipping it through the meal or while watching TV.
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These sweets not only stick to the teeth, but also stay in the mouth for a long time as they take time to get dissolved.
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Sucking on acidic items like lemon or drinking too much white wine can also cause discolouration of teeth. A good idea would be to reduce consumption of these. You can also use a straw while drinking aerated drinks. With inputs from IANS
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It is essential to brush and floss our teeth properly but there are certain food items which have a more damaging effect on our teeth than others. Here's a list of food items which can damage our teeth.
