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Are bananas bad for your teeth?

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Sugar and starches, which are both found in bananas, can contribute tooth decay. The bacteria in our mouths love these simple carbohydrates, and they eat them, reproduce, and excrete acid that can contribute to tooth decay.


What fruits are bad for your teeth?

Lemons, limes, oranges, pineapples, grapefruits and grapes are all high in acid, which can wear down your tooth enamel and leave them more vulnerable to cavities. The acid found in these fruits can also irritate mouth sores.

Do you need to brush your teeth after eating a banana?

Why? Because these acidic foods weaken tooth enamel and brushing too quickly can remove the enamel. To be safe, Mouth Healthy by the American Dental Association suggests that if you feel like you need to brush your teeth after eating or drinking something, wait at least 60 minutes.

Which fruit is best for teeth?

Our favorite fruit choices are oranges, pears, and watermelons. You know that eating an apple a day can keep the doctor away – this includes the dentist too. Apples, which we like to call nature's toothbrush, are a good snack because they are fibrous. Eating an apple can help clean your teeth until you brush and floss.

Why do bananas hurt my teeth?

Bananas contain surprisingly high levels of nasty sugars – the type that rots teeth. A banana contains glucose, fructose and sucrose in levels high enough to cause tooth decay.

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