{"id":43,"date":"2017-09-02T19:56:14","date_gmt":"2017-09-02T19:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2017-11-02T19:59:43","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T19:59:43","slug":"latest-fad-diet-can-hurt-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/02\/latest-fad-diet-can-hurt-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Latest Fad Diet Can Hurt Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-44\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_101113337-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Sugar cubes spelling out sugar free\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_101113337-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_101113337-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_101113337-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_101113337.jpeg 1404w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>We all want to look and feel our very best, and cutting sugar out of your diet may seem like a great start. However, if you\u2019re exchanging sugar-filled snacks for sugar free options, you may not be doing your oral health any favors. In fact, sugar substitutes can lead to just as much tooth decay and plaque buildup as real sugar. Maintaining an adequate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">preventive dentistry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> routine will help limit the impact of sugar and artificial sweeteners on your oral health, but consuming large amounts of so called \u201csugar free\u201d products can become a real problem for your smile.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What Does Sugar Free Mean? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This label doesn\u2019t actually mean that there aren\u2019t sugary substances in the foods and drinks. It just means a type of sweetener that breaks down differently in the body is used. Stevia, Splenda, and other sweetening agents are substituted for sugar. The body processes these differently, but unfortunately, your teeth don\u2019t. Artificial sweeteners can still lead to the production of sticky, acidic plaque that can wear away at tooth enamel. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How Do Sugar Free Foods &amp; Drinks Effect Your Smile? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every mouth contains thousands of living bacteria. They serve an important purpose in the digestion process, but they can also wreak havoc. When you consume sugar free foods and drinks, the sugar substitutes are broken down by bacteria that then excrete highly acidic, tooth decay-causing plaque. Sugary (even artificially sweetened) and acidic foods and beverages lead to the production of more acidic plaque than other foods with a lower acidity. This means your saliva will not likely be able to neutralize the plaque, which will then attach to tooth enamel and weaken dental structures over time. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How Can You Protect Your Teeth &amp; Keep Your Diet? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you have to stop consuming sugar free foods and drinks altogether. Instead, we recommend a three step plan:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consume these products in moderation as part of your well rounded diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t snack on sugar free foods or sip diet drinks throughout the day. Instead, consume the products within about \u00bd hour and rinse your mouth with water. The longer these sugars are in the mouth the more likely they are to damage teeth. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brush and floss your teeth daily and visit a general dentist twice a year for dental checkups and teeth cleanings to promote the optimal level of oral health. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meet the Sage Dental Care Team<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At Sage Dental Care, your dedicated North Reno dentists and team offer a wide range of dentistry services that repair or enhance your smile. However, our goal is always to help you keep your natural smile healthy. That\u2019s why we focus dental care plans on prevention. If you want to learn more about how to keep your smile whole and healthy for life, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">call us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to schedule your first dental examination and teeth cleaning. At regular dental checkups, we\u2019ll partner with you to achieve and maintain your healthiest smile for a lifetime. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all want to look and feel our very best, and cutting sugar out of your diet may seem like a great start. However, if you\u2019re exchanging sugar-filled snacks for sugar free options, you may not be doing your oral health any favors. 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