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Fresh fruit is usually good for your teeth. But the high sugar content of dried fruit, juice, and smoothies can be bad for your teeth.

07 Aug Can Fruit Be Bad for My Teeth?

Posted at 09:06h in Diet and Oral Health

It's a fair question. Fresh fruit has a lot of vitamins and fiber and water, which are all good for your teeth. But it also has sugar, and some fruits have acids, which aren’t very good for your teeth. And the concentrated sugars in dried...

Sugar-free drinks like unsweetened iced tea or coconut water can help you stay hydrated this summer without risking damage to your teeth.

15 Jul Stay Hydrated This Summer: 5 Sugar-Free, Refreshing Drinks

Posted at 02:21h in Diet and Oral Health

Here's a stat that might surprise you: most Americans are chronically dehydrated. Now add the heat of an Arizona summer, and you've got a real problem. Dehydration doesn't just make you feel sluggish. For your mouth, it sets off a chain reaction that leads to...

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25 Sep Sugar Alternatives That Are Good for Your Teeth

Posted at 23:45h in Gum Disease, Oral Health

Artificial (or non-nutritive) sugars like xylitol provide sweetness with few to no calories and have less of an impact on blood sugar. Compared to naturally occurring sugars, like cane sugar, artificial sweeteners can even be better for your teeth! If you’re curious about artificial sweeteners, how...