We all want to look and feel our very best, and cutting sugar out of your diet may seem like a great start. However, if you’re exchanging sugar-filled snacks for sugar free options, you may not be doing your oral health any favors. In fact, sugar substitutes can lead to just as much tooth decay and plaque buildup as real sugar. Maintaining an adequate preventive dentistry routine will help limit the impact of sugar and artificial sweeteners on your oral health, but consuming large amounts of so called “sugar free” products can become a real problem for your smile.
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