The Impact Sugar Has On Teeth And How To Prevent It It seems as though sugar is demonised at every turn nowadays. Whether it’s the weight gain it causes or the negative impact it has on a child’s mood – it’s hard not to avoid it. Whilst it might seem like a silly agenda that’s unnecessary, there are very good reasons why sugar is best avoided, not least of which is the damage it does to your teeth.
Why sugar is bad for your teeth? You’re probably already aware that sugar is bad for your teeth but what you might not be aware of is why. When you consume sugar, bacteria sticks to your teeth that converts into acid, which will eat away at your teeth. Your teeth are covered by a protective material known as enamel. Sugar eats through the enamel and will cause a great deal of damage to your teeth once it does. It’s very important for parents to control the amount of sugar that their children consume, since kids are often attracted to the most sugary foods they can find. Around half of 8 year olds in the UK have dental decay already so it shows just how big of a problem sugar is and how early it can start damaging our teeth.