Read Our Top Tips on Keeping Cavity Free This Easter!

It’s practically inevitable that you will enjoy some sweet treats this Easter, but when you eat your chocolate and how frequently can make all the difference to your dental health and especially to your risk of tooth decay. The sugar in Easter eggs feeds harmful bacteria that produce acid as a byproduct. The acid softens and attacks your tooth enamel, eventually causing decay.

Eat Easter Treats during Dinner

When you have a meal, saliva production increases helping to wash away food particles and protecting your oral health. Eating your Easter treats as part of your main meal helps reduce the damage to your pearly whites.

Drink Water

After eating, rinse your mouth with water as this helps to wash away sugar and dilutes acid created by bacteria. Most of us don’t drink enough water, so it’s a great habit to get into anyway.

Choose Easter Treats with Care

Traditional Easter chocolate is by far the best choice for your teeth as it melts quickly. Other sweet treats such as sticky or hard candies can cause more significant damage because they linger for longer. Biting on hard sweets can damage or crack teeth.

Choose Cheese after Chocolate

After eating chocolate, finish your meal with some cheese. It helps to reduce acidity, and the calcium in cheese helps protect your teeth from decay.

Lastly, don’t forget to stick to your regular oral care routine of brushing and flossing.