The Silent Saboteurs: Twelve Foods to Avoid for Optimal Dental Health

Tomato sauce (ketchup) often contains more hidden sugar than people realize, added to counteract the natural acidity of the tomato. Tomatoes themselves are naturally acidic, and the combination of this natural acidity with the significant amount of added sugar means that slathering foods in ketchup can spike the acid levels in the mouth, accelerating the risk of both erosion and decay.