simple carbohydrates
Coverage of simple carbohydrates in the Nexus archive.
- Bread, crackers can cause cavities just like candy, dentist warns
A dentist warns that foods like bread and crackers can cause cavities similarly to candy due to simple carbohydrates. These carbohydrates fuel bacteria in the mouth, which produce acid that damages teeth. Rinsing with water or using xylitol-containing gum can help mitigate this risk.
- 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.
- Bread, crackers can cause cavities just like candy, dentist warns
A dentist warns that bread, crackers, and other white flour products can cause cavities similarly to candy due to simple carbohydrates. These carbs feed mouth bacteria, which produce acid that damages teeth. Recommendations include brushing, rinsing with water, or using xylitol to mitigate risks.