Few people can abstain from sweets altogether. If you can abstain, kudos to you. If you can’t, be aware that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. Saliva is necessary to neutralize acids and rinse bits of food off of teeth. The compassionate team at Garr Dental Center is here to help you have the healthiest and most attractive smile possible.

If You Must Indulge: Understand the Importance of Timing

This is great news for dessert lovers because it means that sweets consumed after meals have a lower risk to your teeth because your mouth is already plaque-fighting. If you must indulge, it’s better to have sweets with a meal.

Not all Treats are Created Equal

Moreover, remember that the type of treat is as critical as when you eat it. Dentists are constantly reminding their dental patients that sticky candies stay on your teeth for a long time, even when your saliva is flowing. And hard candies that you suck for an extended time give bacteria a perfect environment to create detrimental enamel-weakening acids. If you pair candy with sugar-laden soda, the assault on your teeth is even more dangerous

We Want to Help You Improve Your Dental Health

If you have a bad habit that is putting your dental health at risk, we invite you to come in for an exam and consultation. Let’s discuss your lifestyle challenges and make a plan to get you back on track. We provide general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry such as tooth whitening, dental crowns, porcelain veneers, short-term braces, oral conscious sedation, inlays, and onlays.

We are currently accepting new patients, call 701-652-2300 today to book an appointment!

Contact Garr Dental Center:

701-652-2300

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

740 4th Ave S, Suite 201, Carrington, ND
Carrington, North Dakota
58421