Dentist

Sugar acts like an acid dissolving the enamel on teeth. Each time you eat a snack containing sugar, the resulting acid attack can last up to 20 minutes. The naturally-occurring bacteria in the mouth use sugar as energy to multiply and stick themselves to the surface of a tooth. Over time, this turns into plaque and continues to eat away at the tooth's enamel. Tiny holes will eventually be made in the enamel. These are cavities. Left un-treated cavities will continue to grow.

Cheese Whiz - 2g per 30g serving (2 tbsp)

Kraft chunky peanut butter - 1g per 15g (1 tbsp)

Honey - 16g per 15g (1 tbsp)

Heinz ketchup - 4g per 15g (1 tbsp)

Classico pasta sauce - 6g per 125mL

Peaches, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids - 18.64

Grapes, red or green, raw - 15.48

Mangos, raw - 14.80

Bananas, raw - 12.23

Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened - 10.90

Apples, raw, with skin - 10.39

Peaches, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids - 10.27

Blueberry, raw - 9.96

Apricots, raw - 9.23

Plums, raw - 9.92

Kiwi fruit, fresh, raw - 8.99

Peaches, raw - 8.39

Melons, honeydew, raw - 8.12

Melons, cantaloupe, raw - 7.86

Papayas, raw - 5.90

Strawberries, raw - 4.67

Corn, sweet, white, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt - 4.06

Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels on cob, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt - 3.59

Beans, baked, canned, with franks - 6.5

Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared, toasted - 6.3

Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain - 6.3

Watermelon, raw - 6.2

Miso - 6.2

Bread, raisin, toasted, enriched - 6.2

Bread, wheat - 6.0

Papayas, raw - 5.9

Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin - 5.7

Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A (fat free or skim) - 5.1

Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A - 5.1

Bagels, plain, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes onion, poppy, sesame) - 5.1

Waffles, plain, frozen, ready -to-heat, toasted - 5.0

Snacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, light - 5.0

Snacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, plain - 5.0

Blackberries, raw - 4.9

Tomato products, canned, puree, without salt added - 4.8

Peas, edible-podded, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt - 4.8

Parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt - 4.8

Carrots, baby, raw - 4.8

Chickpeas, cooked, boiled, without salt - 4.8

Nuts, almonds - 4.8

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, low-fat - 4.8

Strawberries, raw - 4.7

Yogurt, plain, whole milk, 8 grams protein per 8 ounce - 4.7

Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, with salt added - 4.7

Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt - 4.7

Carrots, raw - 4.5

Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt - 4.5

Bologna, beef and pork - 4.4

Raspberries, raw - 4.4

Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt - 4.4

Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted - 4.2

Peas, green, canned, regular pack, drained solids - 4.2

Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, heavy syrup, solids and liquids - 17.9

Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat - 17.8

Cookies, molasses - 17.6

Pineapple, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids - 16.9

Soup, beef broth or bouillon, powder, dry - 16.7

Applesauce, canned, sweetened, without salt - 16.5

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, light syrup pack - 15.5

Grapes, red or green (european type varieties, such as, Thompson seedless), raw - 15.5

Pears, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids - 15.2

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain - 15.1

Grapefruit, sections, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids - 15.0

Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added vitamin C - 14.9

Mangos, raw - 14.8

Pineapple, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids - 14.4

Pineapple, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids - 14.4

Frozen novelties, ice type, pop - 13.7

Crackers, wheat, regular - 13.0

Cherries, sweet, raw - 12.8

Bananas, raw - 12.2

Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled - 11.9

Tangerine juice, canned, sweetened - 11.8

Pineapple and orange juice drink, canned - 11.6

Pineapple and grapefruit juice drink, canned - 11.5

Fruit punch drink, with added nutrients, canned - 11.3

Croissants, butter - 11.3

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX - 11.0

Cereals ready-to-eat, General mills, total Corn Flakes - 11.0

Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid - 10.9

Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids - 10.9

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw - 10.6

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes - 10.5

There is a natural, age-related decrease in our sense of taste and smell. In addition, certain medications, diseases and even wearing dentures can contribute to a decrease in the sense of taste.

Sugar attacks the enamel on your teeth and can lead to cavities. You can avoid the damaging effects of sugar by brushing and flossing your teeth two to three times a day and limiting the amount of sugary foods and snacks you eat and drink.

A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a health care practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and in some states, dental therapists.