Sugar and tooth decay
Drinks and dental health
Sticky and sugary foods
100

This forms when Bacteria mixes with food and sticks to your teeth. 

plaque 

100

This drink is the best choice for keeping teeth healthy 

Water

100

These sticky candys stay on teeth longer and increase cavity risk

Gummies 

200

This is what sugar turns into in your mouth that weakens enamel.

Acid

200

These drinks contain high amounts of sugar and acid that harm enamel 

Pop

200

Which one of these is better for teeth: Chocolate bar, Or hard candy

Chocolate bar

300

These tiny holes in teeth are caused by untreated decay

Cavities 

300

Even without sugar, this type of drink could still damage enamel because it is acidic 

Diet pop

300

These dried fruits can stick to teeth and act like candy

raisins 

400

This happens when enamel is slowly destroyed by acid

Tooth decay

400

Sipping sugary drinks over a long time increases this risk

Risk of cavities 

400

The more you snack on sugary foods, the more often this attacks your teeth

Acid
500

These bacteria feed on sugar and produce acid that damages teeth

cavity causing bacteria 

500

Drinking through this can help reduce contact between sugary drinks and teeth

Straw 

500

This type of gum can actually help protect teeth if it contains no sugar

Sugar free gum

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