Are All Carbs Created Equal? - How Eating Well Supports Healthy Teeth and Gums
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Carbs, Carbs, Everywhere in New York City
When thinking carbohydrates your thinking bread. New York City is the bread capital of the world.
We like our pizza, we like our bagels, we like our baguettes and don’t forget croissants. Of course there’s the liquid carbs as in Beer Here. Go to Yankee Stadium or Citi Field and your beer is part of the game. The problem with carbs is that too many carbs means you’re eventually going to get bigger like Clemenza in the first Godfather movie.
As most know; sugar is found in candy, cookies, juices and sodas which can harm your teeth. But there is also sugar present in all the carbohydrates you eat that can cause cavities. A handful of pretzels or a piece of rye bread can have the same effect on your teeth as a fudge brownie.
All carbohydrates break down into simple sugars which are converted into plaque which can then cause cavities and gum disease. Carbohydrates are naturally sticky and adhere firmly to your teeth. Eating carbs with meals is healthier than eating them as snacks because more saliva is generated at mealtime. Saliva helps prevent food particles from sticking to your teeth.
If you must drink sodas drink them through a straw limiting their contact on your teeth and preserving your enamel.
If you are in need of a check up or just a dental cleaning please call us at 212 517 9000 to schedule an appointment at the dental practice of Glenn Reit DDS. We are conveniently located at 1498 Third Avenue between 84th and 85th streets right here in Yorkville. We like meeting new patients and helping them to maintain their dental health.
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