{"id":2410,"date":"2016-04-19T13:43:01","date_gmt":"2016-04-19T13:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/?p=2410"},"modified":"2016-04-19T13:43:01","modified_gmt":"2016-04-19T13:43:01","slug":"greenville-sc-dentist-dr-ayers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/greenville-sc-dentist-dr-ayers\/","title":{"rendered":"Greenville SC Dentist Dr. Ayers Shares 3 Healthy Foods Surprisingly Bad for Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greenville SC Dentist Dr. Ayers Shares <\/strong>3 Healthy Foods Surprisingly Bad for Your Teeth <\/strong><\/h2>\n

You know how the old saying goes: \u201cAn apple a day keeps the doctor away.\u201d Is that actually true? Greenville SC dentist, Dr. Ayers Shares more!<\/p>\n

Probably not, but many times we can mistake this sort of \u201ccommon knowledge\u201d as being grounded in truth.<\/p>\n

With that theme in mind, Dr. Ayers in Greenville, SC wants to share three foods you probably thought were in the all-clear category for both your general health and your teeth. But surprisingly, they\u2019re not!<\/p>\n

So Healthy It Hurts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cAn orange a day can promote tooth decay.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fresh-from-the-fruit Vitamin C is great\u2014but not so much when it\u2019s being applied directly to teeth. Unfortunately, being a citrus means it\u2019s acidic, and acidic food and drinks wear down dental enamel. Worn dental enamel leads to cavities and tooth sensitivity, resulting in an early visit to [dentist name].<\/p>\n

Tip:\u00a0Try to rinse your mouth out with water immediately after eating or drinking something that has a high acid content, like citrus fruits. Your Greenville SC dentist, Dr. Ayers LOVES orange juice!<\/p>\n

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Popcorn\u2014the Not-So-Cheap Snack<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Initially, you may think of popcorn as one of the cheapest, healthiest snacks in town. But have you ever startled yourself by chomping down hard on a stone-like kernel instead of the soft, fluffy piece you expected?<\/p>\n

You\u2019re not alone \u2014 many encounter this dental fiasco every year when it causes chipped teeth, shattered fillings, and more dental hassles.<\/p>\n

Tip:\u00a0Don\u2019t bite down with full force when munching popcorn and always floss afterward to remove wedged hulls.<\/p>\n

A Substitution To Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Substituting dried fruit for candy is not always the better sweet-snack option. Dried fruit is sticky, which means it stays on the teeth longer than some sweets. This provides an ongoing source of sugar that feeds bacterial growth.<\/p>\n

Tip:\u00a0Might we suggest a sweet but less sticky treat\u2026like dark chocolate? It\u2019s kinder to your teeth.<\/p>\n

The Truth About Apples<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An apple a day might not be able to keep you out of the hospital, but it may just help your teeth. Apples\u2019 crunchy, slightly astringent qualities make them ideal as natural tooth scrubbers and whiteners. As a bonus, they just happen to be jam-packed with vitamins and nutrients too.<\/p>\n

Despite your efforts to eat in a healthy way and care for your teeth properly, accidents with popcorn hulls may happen and sections of your teeth will get neglected by your toothbrush and floss. So reality being what it is, be sure to regularly schedule dental checkups and cleanings for yourself to help keep all well in your world of oral health.<\/p>\n

Is it time to make that appointment with Dr. Ayers your Greenville, SC dentist? Call us at 864-761-0123 today! Also, check out our google+<\/a> page and drop us a post!<\/p>\n

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