Some foods rank as more tooth friendly than others.
Sugary, starchy foods can harm teeth, but other foods can help protect them. Minimizing snacking helps to guard your teeth against decay. Sugary, starchy, sticky foods can harm teeth, but other foods can help protect them. The Oklahoma Dental Association recommends that if you must snack, you should eat snacks of raw vegetables, nuts, popcorn and plain yogurt. The ODA also recommends brushing after snacking.