6. Contributes to Poor Oral Health
Sugary foods and beverages are simply bad for your dental and oral health.
There are many bacteria inside the mouth that feed on sugar.
Bacteria use fructose from the sugar to create lactic acid, which wears away tooth enamel and causes oral problems like cavities as well as bad breath.
A 2003 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that sugar and other fermentable carbohydrates cause the bacteria inside the mouth to produce acid and lower the pH level. This in turn leads to tooth demineralization.
Eating a dessert after dinner and not brushing your teeth before going to bed can harm your teeth as well as lead to that awful morning breath.
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