Now you can have your sugary frosted cake and eat it too – without getting cavities.
Dr. Shaadi Manouchehri, a London-based dentist, revealed how to minimize the risk of cavities if you have a sweet tooth – and surprisingly, this means brushing your teeth less.
In a video on TikTok, the dentist explained how sugar can cause cavities.
“Every time we eat something sweet, bacteria in our mouths will also feed on the sugar and create an acid,” she explained in a video shared with her 286,700 followers.
“That acid is literally going to dissolve the enamel, which is a mineral.”
Dr. London-based Shaadi Manouchehri has revealed her tips on how to avoid cavities if you have a sweet tooth, with her 286,700 followers
However, the dentist explained that the acid was neutralized by the buffers already in our saliva.
“This will take about 30 to 60 minutes,” she explained. “And this is also why you should never brush your teeth after eating sweets.”
According to Shaadi, the frequency with which you consume sweet treats – rather than how much of them – influences the development of cavities.
“It’s the number of acid attacks you have in a day,” she explained. “We recommend minimizing it to no more than two to three acid attacks per day.”
Shaadi says drinking water after eating sugary foods is one way to prevent cavities in your pearly whites.
‘Water [helps] neutralize the acids faster, and also to remove the sugary stuff from the surface of your teeth faster,” she said.
The dental expert elaborated on the cleanliness of the teeth, recommending the use of fluoride toothpaste and regular flossing, which reduces the risk of cavities.
“Most cavities form between your teeth where you don’t get the fluoride with the toothbrush bristles,” she explained.
“You should use dental floss or interdental brushes to clean between the teeth.”
According to Shaadi, the frequency with which you consume sweet treats—rather than how much of them—affects how cavities will develop
Shaadi also said that using fluoride toothpaste and flossing reduces the risk of cavities
Shaadi’s video has been viewed more than 686,000 times, with hundreds of stunned users commenting on the clip.
“Wait… then I can eat five bags of jelly babies in one sitting. That’s all I take away from this,” one user joked.
“So just eat a bowl of cheese, haribo and toothpaste, and everything will be fine? Thanks for the help,” another added.
‘Eat all the sweets at once. Follow with a plate of cheese,” someone else deduced from her advice.
‘So eat it all in one go. Noted,” a fourth person laughed.
Others wished they had heard the news sooner.
“I wish someone would have told me this five years ago,” one follower wrote.
According to ColgateMaintaining good oral hygiene is all about preparation.
They recommend “bringing a portable or disposable toothbrush” to ensure your pearly whites stay clean, and using a mouthwash.
The brand also suggests, “Chew sugar-free gum after eating sweets to help brush your teeth.”
‘The gums increase the production of saliva, which helps remove any sugar coatings on the teeth.’