Though Tempting, They Could be Hurting Your Oral Health More than You Know.
NO, YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE who enjoys sneaking a late-night snack. We know how it is. Some things just taste better after midnight, right? But did you know that late-night snacking can actually have a negative impact on your teeth?
Ever Wonder Why We Brush Before Bedtime?
Traditionally, before bed is a good time to take care of your oral health and beauty regimes. There’s good reason for that. During the night, saliva production slows down. Saliva is pivotal in keeping your mouth clean—washing away leftover food and reinforcing tooth enamel. It’s like your mouth’s police force. Your mouth minus saliva’s full effects—combined with teeth that aren’t clean—leaves bacteria and plaque to better wreak havoc throughout the night.
What To Do About It
Here’s advice from our practice for facing late-night eating temptation:
- [font_icon icon=”caret-right” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″ margin_right=”10px” margin_left=”0″]If you have a snack, rinse or brush your teeth afterward.
- [font_icon icon=”caret-right” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″ margin_right=”10px” margin_left=”0″]Try not to eat or drink anything but water during the hour prior to going to bed.
- [font_icon icon=”caret-right” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″ margin_right=”10px” margin_left=”0″]When snacking fever strikes, opt for healthier foods.
