Be honest. How many pieces of kaju katli have you “just tasted” this week? Between relatives dropping by, office gift boxes and that one aunty who insists you take two, the mithai never stops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to Diwali sweets and cavities, though, the real culprit isn’t the jalebi or the barfi. It’s how often you eat them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Candy does not harm teeth directly. Plaque, a sticky substance on the teeth, is comprised of
bacteria. These bacteria consume sugar and produce acid, which destroys the enamel. Each
bite of sugar can initiate an acid assault that can last 20-30 minutes, and repeating this process
leads to decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to hosting Diwali, one imagines a sweet dish of barfi served to guests, followed
by chai and another sweet. Each time the fatty foods are eaten, the acids produced by the body
begin to work on your teeth again and again.
If you have sweets in one go, the saliva gets a chance to do its work by neutralising the acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don’t have to say no to mithai. A few small habits make a big difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some sweets stick to your teeth or leave sugar behind for longer than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does this mean skipping jalebi? Not at all. Just have it with a meal and drink water afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids collect mithai from every relative and neighbour, so their teeth need extra care. A few Watch for white or brown spots, sensitivity to cold, or food that often gets stuck. Don’t wait for At Thyme Dental, every visit starts with a scan, not a guess:<\/p>\n\n\n\nSweet<\/strong><\/td> Tooth risk<\/strong><\/td> Why<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Jalebi, chikki, toffee<\/td> Higher<\/td> Sticky and hard to clear from teeth<\/td><\/tr> Gulab jamun, rasgulla<\/td> Moderate to
higher<\/td>Soaked in sugar syrup<\/td><\/tr> Kaju katli, barfi<\/td> Moderate<\/td> Soft, but still sugary<\/td><\/tr> Plain dry fruits, roasted
makhana<\/td>Generally lower<\/td> Little or no added sugar<\/td><\/tr> Sugar-free mithai<\/td> Depends<\/td> Check the label, since some ingredients can
still affect teeth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDiwali, Kids and Sweet Tooth Troubles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
simple rules help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
your child to complain of pain, because early decay is much easier to treat. Our children’s dental
treatment keeps little ones comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSigns a Cavity Is Starting After Diwali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Book Your Post-Diwali Dental Check-up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n