If you are like most people, then you are aware that consuming sugary foods like candy and soda too often will wreak havoc on your teeth, especially if it is not followed up with the necessary dental care. However, you probably do not think so much about the harm that everyday fruits and vegetables can cause. Pediatric Dental Group, a pediatric dentistry office in both Honolulu and Lihue, wants to help with this oversight so you can pass on useful dental hygiene tips to your children.

Here are some common foods that you probably did not know were causing damage to your teeth:

• Citric Fruits: Although rich in vitamin C and other nutrients, consuming acidic fruits, like limes, lemons, oranges, and tomatoes too frequently is a quick way to erode the enamel on your teeth. Even regularly squeezing a lemon into your water can lead to this type of issue.
• Apples: An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but it is sure to keep your dentist in business. Apples are both highly acidic and one of the most common reasons people visit a dental office with a chipped tooth. Try chopping up the fruit instead of directly biting into it, and after eating, proper dental care is to rinse your mouth out with some water or even mouthwash to help protect the enamel on your teeth.
• Bread: Most breads contain at least a little amount of sugar, but processed white bread tends to contain a lot and is the worst for your dental hygiene for this reason. Check if any sweeteners have been added to your bread, and floss after eating, since bread is sticky and can get caught between teeth.

Proper dental hygiene is an important part of keeping both your teeth and overall body healthy. To help give your child the necessary dental care they need, schedule an appointment with Pediatric Dental Group by calling (808) 593-8828 for the Honolulu office and (808) 245-2131 for the Lihue Office. You can also learn more about the pediatric dentistry by visiting them online.