When it comes to dental decay, acidity is a big factor in our daily diet. Foods such as soft drinks, coffee and even the acidity found in fruits can wear down the outer layer of the tooth also known as the enamel.
Bacteria naturally found in the mouth feeds on the sugar we consume in our meals. At night time, the saliva rate goes down so it does not ‘wash’ away the sugar we consume as easily.
Daily brushing two times a day (morning and night) is helpful in addition to sugar free gum during the day. Dairy foods like cheese act to balance the acidity in our diet. This is an interesting article about the power of cheese.