We know you love that super spicy tomato-based pasta and that creamy cheesecake with chocolate pieces and caramel drizzle. Or a burrito doused in sauces and sour cream. Or that make-it-yourself yogurt topped with gummy candies, frosted flakes, brownie pieces, and a cherry on top … if that’s your thing. You can’t avoid acidic foods,…
Shhh. We won’t tell the kids if you don’t, but listen up: Sugar doesn’t really cause cavities. Acids do, and sugar is just a very powerful conduit. So what your parents always told you isn’t completely true, but it’s close. Here’s how it works. Why the Myth that Sugar Causes Cavities Exists When you consume…
You probably remember being told in elementary school that if you don’t brush your teeth, bacteria will grow on them and cause cavities with the acid they make. That’s still true, but you may be surprised to learn that that’s not the only way acid erodes our teeth. Some healthy foods can hurt your teeth….