{"id":623,"date":"2017-09-12T16:16:01","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T16:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drgsmiles.com\/?p=623"},"modified":"2017-09-12T16:16:01","modified_gmt":"2017-09-12T16:16:01","slug":"dentist-in-medford-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/12\/dentist-in-medford-3\/","title":{"rendered":"High Sugar Consumption Could Lead to Increased Costs at Your Dentist in Medford"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Woman<\/a>You\u2019ve likely heard that sugar is not good for your oral health or your overall health. But have you considered the affect it can have on your finances? One study has found an increase in patients\u2019 costs for dental care due to an increase of sugar intake. Here are some tips for avoiding sugar so you can also avoid your dentist in Medford.\n\n\n

The Science of Sugar<\/h2>\nYou may not realize that it\u2019s not actually sugar itself that is damaging your teeth, but rather the chain of events that sugar causes in your mouth. It\u2019s the fuel for the bacteria that produce the acids that destroy your enamel and lead to cavities. Limiting your consumption of sugar, combined with an excellent home care routine eliminates those bacteria and reduces your chances of developing tooth decay.\n

Sugar is hiding in Your Favorite Foods<\/h2>\nDid you know that there is sugar hiding<\/a> in nearly all processed or packaged foods? It makes it challenging to avoid if you\u2019re not aware of it. Here are some products that most of us consume each day that have a lot of sugar:\n