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Almost everyone knows that candies and processed foods cause cavities. Lollipops, gumdrops, chocolate, ice cream, and soft drinks are filled with sugar that erodes enamel and decays teeth. It\u2019s to the point that such foods have become synonymous with poor dental health. However, most don\u2019t know about the other foods that also contribute to cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prove it, here are three surprising cavity-causing foods explained by your dentist in Chaska<\/a>. Keep them in mind the next time you\u2019re looking for something healthy to eat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Saltine Crackers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saltine crackers aren\u2019t what people typically consider when they imagine contributors to cavities. Even so, they can and do hurt your teeth due to their ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These crackers\u2019 processed carbohydrates and starches stimulate bacteria to eat away tooth enamel. In fact, starches are nearly as harmful as sugar to teeth. When chewed, saltines also turn into a fine powder that makes teeth-cleaning difficult and leaves processed starches on tooth surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raisins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Raisins don\u2019t look particularly artificial. Because they\u2019re \u2018organic\u2019 and \u2018natural,\u2019 most people assume they\u2019re healthy. What harm could a small, shriveled raisin do to your teeth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, raisins\u2019 sweet flavor comes from having a very high sugar content. They nearly contain as much sugar as a candy bar or soda! As such, they prompt the natural bacteria in your mouth to erode your enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding insult to injury, raisins also cling to the surface of your teeth despite thorough chewing. When they stick to your teeth for long periods, bacteria is given plenty of fuel to effectively infiltrate your enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcoholic Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alcoholic beverages\u2019 negative effect on teeth differs from the above examples. Though some have sugars that harm your teeth, the primary issue is that they dry out your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a beer, for example. When you drink it, the alcohol actually dehydrates your body. This dehydration then leads to a loss of saliva.  Dry mouths are notorious breeding grounds for bacteria that harm tooth enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can keep alcohol from causing excess damage to your teeth by alternating your drinks with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, it isn\u2019t just processed sweets that cause cavities and other oral health problems. Remember the effects of the foods above to maintain a better diet for your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

White Oak Dental<\/em><\/a> is based in Chaska, MN. Headed by <\/em>Dr. Mark Stapleton<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> they seek to restore and enhance patients\u2019 natural smiles to the greatest extent possible. That being the case, their dental services span the range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, not to mention emergency and sedation dentistry. For more information or to book an appointment, they can be reached at <\/em>their website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (952)-448-2868.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Almost everyone knows that candies and processed foods cause cavities. Lollipops, gumdrops, chocolate, ice cream, and soft drinks are filled with sugar that erodes enamel and decays teeth. It\u2019s to the point that such foods have become synonymous with poor dental health. However, most don\u2019t know about the other foods that also contribute to cavities. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nSurprising Cavity-Causing Foods | Chaska Dentist | White Oak Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It isn\u2019t just sugary treats that lead to cavities. 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