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cavity prevention
Coverage of cavity prevention in the Nexus archive.
- Bread, crackers can cause cavities just like candy, dentist warns
Dr. Elise Sarvas, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dentist, warns that white flour products like bread and crackers can cause cavities similar to candy due to simple carbohydrates. These carbs feed cavity-causing bacteria, which produce acid that damages teeth. Rinsing with water or using xylitol-containing gum can mitigate this risk.