From candy to cookies to cake, there are seemingly endless varieties of sweets to eat. As tasty as these treats may be, you’re likely aware that the large amounts of sugar contained in them can do a lot of damage to your smile. This is because the oral bacteria that cause cavities feed off the sugar in the things we eat and then release acids that weaken our smiles and make them more susceptible to decay. If you have a sweet tooth, continue reading to learn some tips that will help you prevent cavities.
(more…)