If you think of your mouth as a haven for strong, healthy teeth, you'll want to keep tooth-damaging foods out - sweets, gummy foods; foods with little nutritional value. They're called "empty calorie" foods.
The bacteria that work hard to destroy teeth, gums, and bone, love empty calories and gummy foods. They turn sugary foods to an acid-like substance, which causes decay. They love gummy goods because they're harder to remove when you clean your teeth. And they have a passion for "empty calorie" carbohydrates such as unenriched bread, cereals, and other foods that lack the vitamins, iron, and other minerals your body needs for good health.
Keep the empty calories at bay by limiting the amount of sweets, sticky foods, and low-value carbohydrates you eat. Eat enough fress fruit and vegetables to give your chewing muscles a good workout, and to get the nutrients you need. Get enough high protein in meat and vitamin-rich foods to maintain good health.
And protect your dental health with regular checkups.
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