Fruit is an undisputed winner in the healthy snack category: whole, fresh fruits are full of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins \u2013 especially Vitamin C, which is a crucial nutrient the human body doesn\u2019t produce naturally. But fruit isn\u2019t always the best snack for the health of your teeth. Most fruits are high in sugars and acids, the two leading causes behind tooth decay. Acid erodes protective tooth enamel. And when you eat sugar, bacteria living in the mouth consumes it and produces even more acid. An acidic environment in your mouth leads to tooth decay and gum disease (gingivitis<\/a>).<\/p>\n Here, we\u2019ve compiled a list of tips on how to consume fruit without damaging your teeth and enamel:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Of course, this doesn\u2019t mean you should stop eating fruits. Fruits are full of good-for-you fiber and vitamins and fresh fruit should be a part of any balanced diet. If you are looking for options that are lower in fruit acids and sugar, we\u2019ve gathered a list for you to start with:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Along with practicing good tooth care when you eat fruit, getting regular dental check-ups should be part of your oral health routine. If it\u2019s time to schedule your next dental exam, contact<\/a> Boyett Family Dentistry today for appointment times.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fruit is an undisputed winner in the healthy snack category: whole, fresh fruits are full of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins \u2013 especially Vitamin C, which is a crucial nutrient the human body doesn\u2019t produce naturally. But fruit isn\u2019t always the best snack for the health of your teeth. Most fruits are high in sugars and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":3296,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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