May not be reprinted without permission. Have graham crackers or raisins instead. That s what we tell our kids, and our moms told us, and our moms mothers told them. Whether or not a food contributes to cavities depends on the length of time the food s particles remain in the mouth. Foods that are the most soluble in saliva clear the most quickly.
Good nutrition is essential for good dental health.
Better to eat your cereal and then follow regular preventive maintenance. Chew food thoroughly. Saliva helps clear away residues. It contains substances that neutralize acid in the mouth. It also catalyzes and activates certain enzymes which utilize the nutrients in food.