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Millions of people enjoy gummy candy, and what’s not to like?
They’re little, colorful, sweet, and come in a variety of interesting forms and flavors.
They are, unfortunately, one of the worst candies for your teeth. Here’s why gummy candy — and even gummy vitamins – aren’t always the best choice for your teeth.
Your Teeth and Gummy Candies
When you eat gummy sweets, the bacteria in your mouth get to work right away.
These bacteria initiate a chemical process that converts carbohydrates to an acidic state.
The acid then eats away at your teeth’s enamel.
Demineralization is the chemical process that occurs on your teeth.
Gummy candies can eventually lead to cavities and a costly trip to the dentist.
These chewy sweets also stick to your teeth, which can lead to another issue: when anything sticks to your teeth, it stops saliva from reaching that area.
Saliva helps to remineralize your teeth while also neutralizing acids produced by sweets.
So, as you’re chewing on that gummy bear, keep in mind that it’s producing an acidic pocket between your teeth.
The natural defenses in your mouth against the acidic process are powerless to stop it, hastening the erosion of the enamel.
Gummy Candy Causes Additional Dental Issues
More than cavities are caused by wearing away the enamel on your teeth.
It’s simpler to shatter or chip a tooth when it’s missing enamel.
Enamel also acts as a barrier between your teeth and the environment.
Too much erosion of the enamel might make your teeth very sensitive to hot and cold foods.
Gummy candies are another item on the list of things to avoid if you have dental crowns.
The candies may attach to the crown and pull it free, necessitating a second trip to the dentist.
Gummy vitamins may appear to be healthier than gummy candy, but they share many of the same issues.
Gummy vitamins have four to seven times the sugar content of a typical multivitamin.
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