"The Invisible Enemy: How Sugar and Acid Are Eroding Your Dental Health"
By Dr. Mayank Chandrakar, Dental Surgeon (MDS, Public Health Dentistry) Introduction: The Silent Threat to Your Smile As a Dental Surgeon with over a decade of clinical experience, I've seen countless patients diligently brush and floss, yet still struggle with cavities, sensitivity, and enamel wear. The culprit is often an unseen, but constant, threat: the relentless assault of dietary sugars and acids on your tooth enamel. It’s easy to blame poor brushing, but the truth is that the foods and drinks we consume create the very battlefield where dental health is won or lost. In this post, we will move beyond the simple advice of "don't eat candy" and dive into the clinical science of dental erosion and how you can professionally protect your teeth. Sugar's impact on your oral health by Kaiser Permanente 1. The Clinical Breakdown: Sugar and the Acid Cascade When we talk about sugar and dental health, we're not just talking about refined white sugar. We...
