How Candy Affects Your Teeth?

First, let’s recognize the way your teeth function. Your teeth are made of three primary layers:

Enamel, Dentin and Pulp. Enamel is the hard ourter layer that protects your teeth from damage, composed mainly of calcium phosphate. Dentin is softer layer underneath the enamel, makes up the bulk of the tooth’s structure. Pulp is innermost layer of the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves.

When you eat candy, the sugar interacts with certain bacteria in your mouth, producing enamel-demineralizing acids. In a process known as demineralization, these acids strip essential minerals from your teeth’s enamel. Once the enamel is weakened, your teeth are highly more susceptible to cavities, which can lead to pain. Sensitivity, tooth decay,and eventually tooth loss if left untreated.

In addition to causing cavities, candy can also lead to gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums due to plaque buildup. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth when you eat candy, feeding the plaque’s bacteria and causing it to grow.

Some Tips for avoid the effects of sugar on children’s teeth

1. Drink lots of water

Water helps prevent tooth decay by washing away the harmful acids and bacteria that attack teeth. Avoid sugary beverages like soda, sports drinksand flavored waters. The sugar from these drinks can also coat your child’s teeth and lead to tooth decay.