Sticky Consistency of Nutrition Bars Harms Teeth
We’re all busy, and most of us try to maintain some semblance of a healthy diet while we’re on the go. One of the handiest ways to keep your diet in check is to grab a nutrition or energy bar. Whether you’re looking to up your vitamin and mineral intake, get some protein or simply satiate hunger, these bars are often one of the quickest, simplest ways to do so. However, with ease comes some disadvantages.
While they may be good for your body as a whole, nutrition and energy bars can wreak havoc on the teeth. The sticky consistency of many of these bars makes it difficult for the mouth to wash away particles that can adhere to the teeth. Leftover food bits that remain in the mouth become fodder for bacteria, which begin to produce the acid that leads to tooth decay within 15 to 20 minutes after food fragments are present. “If you are unable to brush and floss, drink water. It helps dissolve any food left on your teeth” says Grove City Dentist, Dr. Brian Mitchell.
Resource: AOL Health
January 15th, 2010 at 08:12
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