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

Sticky and dried fruits, such as raisins, figs, and dried apricots, present a stealthy threat to oral health. While they contain fiber and nutrients, the process of drying concentrates their sugar content to extremely high levels. More critically, their gummy, adhesive texture causes them to cling tenaciously to the teeth, lodging deep within the crevices and between molars. This prolonged adhesion ensures that bacteria have an extended, uninterrupted feast, drastically accelerating the risk of localized decay.