From Colgate.com:
"By taking a few precautions, you can indulge your sweet tooth responsibly. Try these tips to curb cravings and protect your teeth:
Brush frequently. Brushing your teeth after eating a sweet treat may help keep your mouth clean and your teeth healthy. Make sure you brush at least twice per day and, if possible, about 30 minutes after eating sugary foods. The Mayo Clinic says if you brush too soon after eating, you may end up removing your enamel that was recently weakened by the acid. When you do brush, try a toothpaste that helps strengthen tooth enamel and replenishes natural calcium, like Colgate Enamel Health Sensitivity Relief.
Drink water. Not only will staying hydrated keep your cravings at bay, but drinking water after having a sweet treat helps wash away sugar from your mouth to avoid feeding bacteria. If you can't brush directly after eating, drinking water helps stimulate saliva production and keeps sugar from sticking to your teeth.
Skip processed foods. Processed foods might not seem sweet, but sugar can be lurking in the ingredients list. Sauces and condiments, for example, are often sources of hidden sugar, so read the ingredients and make your own whenever possible to cut down your sugar intake.
Indulge occasionally. You don't have to cut out all sugar to live a healthy lifestyle. In fact, feeling restricted could lead to binging. Instead, choose one meal a week in which you allow yourself to have a little sweet treat. Knowing that you can have something you love won't make you feel as restricted, and that way, you'll really savor your favorite foods."
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