it\u2019s a bad idea to leave a child with a bottle of milk over a long period of time<\/strong>. The longer the sugars in milk are left on the teeth, the more they feed oral bacteria, contributing to tooth decay. This is how a condition commonly known as \u201cbottle rot\u201d can happen for babies and toddlers. <\/p>\n2. Green And Herbal Tea<\/b><\/h3>\n
While black tea, much like coffee and red wine, is prone to leaving stains on teeth, green tea and herbal teas do not carry this drawback. In fact, like milk, they actually have dental health benefits. Tea contains compounds called polyphenols, which help fight bacteria.<\/strong> Just make sure not to load your tea with sugar or even honey, as that would cancel out the benefits of the polyphenols. If you can enjoy it plain, that\u2019s great, but you can also use sugar-free sweeteners. <\/p>\n1. Water<\/b><\/h3>\n
It might seem boring to include water on a list of mouth-healthy drinks, but it is absolutely essential to our overall health that we stay well hydrated \u2014 and specifically to our oral health! If we aren\u2019t drinking enough water, we may not have enough fluid to produce saliva, which is the mouth\u2019s first line of defense against acids and bacteria<\/strong>. The act of drinking water itself will also flush out remnants of food and sugary or acidic drinks, helping to keep our teeth clean until the next time we can brush. Watch this video for some tips on mouth-healthy foods:<\/b>
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MANY OF THE THINGS<\/b> we drink are actually pretty bad for our teeth, especially soda, fruit juice, and coffee. What options does that leave for the dental health conscious to quench their thirst? Fortunately, there are a few drinks that are much less likely to cause stains or contribute to enamel erosion and decay, which makes them much better for our teeth! <\/p>\n