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What Are the 5 Worst Supermarket Foods for Your Teeth?

Dr. Meulener shares an interesting perspective on supermarket snacks.

I would like to share with you a very interesting article by Dr. Mark Burhenne, a fellow dental blogger. Many of us forget that sugary candies are not the only bad foods for your dental health. Below is an excerpt from Dr. Burhenne's blog.

"One of the stereotypes of dentists is that we don’t want you to eat sugar or candy. While this is for the most part true, there are many more foods that are even worse for your teeth, many of which are even disguised as health foods or, even more damaging, food for children."

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The 5 Worst Supermarket Foods for Your Teeth?

I found this article fascinating. Realistically, as long as we practice good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing daily we can reduce the damage that starchy carbohydrates can cause on our teeth. 

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If you have any other questions, please send me an e-mail at contact@drmeulener.com.

Carlos Meulener, DMD PA
4 Parker Ave.
Little Silver, NJ 07739
732-842-7555

 

 

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