Going to the theaters to watch the latest blockbuster is pretty common for most people in the summer. Escaping the heat in an air-conditioned theater will have millions across the country flocking to the movies. What most people don’t know is that their trip to the movie theater can actually cost them their oral health. The concession snacks sold in movie theaters can be extremely damaging to oral health. These snacks can either spur on or contribute to oral health issues like tooth decay, enamel loss, and gum disease. One wrong bite into an un-popped kernel can land you with a missing tooth. In those types of situations, we recommend dental implants to restore your confident smile. Here at Lake Country Dental, every patient deserves a smile they can be proud of and we believe dental implants are the best way to give you the smile you deserve. Today, Drs. Snider and Marr want to share with their patients in Fort Worth, TX the concession snacks to avoid this summer for the sake of your oral health.
Top 3 Most Damaging Movie Snacks
Avoiding these snacks doesn’t have to be a pain. There are plenty of great alternatives to snack on this summer that won’t damage your oral health. As far as the most common movie snacks, here are the top three you should avoid:
- Soda: For most people, this won’t be a surprising recommendation. Most people are aware of just how damaging soda can be for your oral health. The acidity of soda damages teeth and eats away at tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is an important protective layer and without it, the tooth is vulnerable to even more damage. Even more, the high sugar content found in soda will mix with bacteria in your mouth to create even more acidity in your mouth. Again, your teeth can really be at stake each time you sip on soda. In fact, studies have shown long-term drug abuse and long-term soda consumption has a similar effect on oral health.
- Gummy Candy: Like soda, the high sugar content in gummy candy is a danger to oral health. An acid will form from bacteria and sugar to eat away at teeth. What’s even worse is that gummy candy can easily get stuck to the teeth. With a prolonged exposure to the candy, your teeth are vulnerable to even more damage.
- Popcorn: Yes, this staple snack for the movies can be potentially dangerous for your oral health. Popcorn is a snack that can easily get stuck in between teeth and if it’s not removed, can potentially cause quite a lot of damage. The food particles stuck in between teeth can irritate the gums or potentially cause an infection when it isn’t removed, which will cause gum disease. It’s also possible for someone to accidentally bite down on an un-popped kernel with full force, causing a tooth to fracture or break.
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There are plenty of other great options to eat at the movies this summer without damaging your teeth. We recommend taking a look at our list of teeth-friendly foods for other great alternatives. If you are already suffering from a missing or failing teeth, consider dental implants. You can get a confident, long-lasting smile with dental implants. To start your dental implant process, call our office to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today!