It does not matter where the sugar comes from. If it touches your teeth, it can cause tiny bacteria to start eating away at your precious tooth enamel. This sugar stays on the teeth until the next brushing and flossing all the while allowing for the breakdown of the tooth enamel. It's a staple in many of our homes and not considered a threat to our teeth. Another threat to the health of our teeth is smoking .
Smoking causes bad breath and recent dental studies show that people who smoke have gum disease.
YOU have gum disease. Periodontitis is the number one cause of tooth loss. Many of today's denture wearers can attribute their situation to the damaging effects of previous gum disease. Priston Enertainment Ltd. Copyright 1999, 2000. View our privacy policy .