(7/28, Ferguson) listed several foods that may harm dental health if consumed on regular basis. For example, the article stated that sugary drinks and dried fruit can contribute to decay, and ADA Spokesperson Dr. Alice Boghosian says chips also adhere to teeth. According to the article, “The starch in the potatoes turns to sugar, and the sugar gets metabolized into acid.”
MouthHealthy.org provides additional information for patients on nutrition and dental health
Community Calendar
Oct 15–Oct 21 Join the Fall Harvest Family Days at George Washington’s Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon on Saturday, October 21.