How does sugar cause cavities?
Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars and produce acids that weaken and erode tooth enamel, leading to cavities.
Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars and produce acids that weaken and erode tooth enamel, leading to cavities.
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Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
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Hello, I’m Dr. Cindy Li from Excel Dental, located at 49 East Avenue South, Hamilton, Ontario. Today, I want to address a common myth that I often hear from my patients: “Chewing sugar-free gum is just as good as brushing your teeth.” While sugar-free gum can indeed play a role in oral hygiene, it is…
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