With preparations for the coronation in full swing, many people are looking forward to indulging in some truly iconic British cuisine.
Scones with jam, trifle and sausage rolls are just some of the dishes many people find on their sandwich fillings to celebrate a royal occasion.
But do you know which coronation cuisine can give you bad breath, cause tooth decay, or turn your teeth yellow?
Dr. Khaled Kasem, chief orthodontist at Impress orthodontics chain, shared with MailOnline the foods that can cause dental disasters this weekend.
Unless you’re looking for a dental crown after King Charles gets his royal crown, he recommends paying attention to the following tips.
A beloved street food favorite since the early 1800s, the starchy pastry can unfortunately contribute to tooth decay
sausage Rolls
Sausage rolls became a much-loved street food favorite in the early 1800s.
The ultimate snack is adored for its crunchy puff pastry that encases sausage meat.
While the simple treat is packed with protein and vitamin B12, it can have a serious impact on your teeth.
Dr. Kasem said, “Pastry is starchy, which sticks to teeth and breaks down on them, leaving behind sugars that can cause damage and spoilage.”
Tooth decay – which affects one in three people in the UK and one in four in the US – happens when acid is produced and plaque builds up on your teeth.
Eating starch in any amount may also increase the risk of developing cavities, according to researchers at Newcastle University.
Instead of eating sausage rolls, Dr. Kasem for another meaty treat.
He said, “Drop the pastry and try cocktail sausages, completely negating the need for starch – and let’s face it, the sausage is the best.”
Scones with jam
Jam scones are much more controversial than they seem.
Not only are they the source of debates across the country over whether the jam or the cream goes first, they can also wreak havoc on teeth.
The snack, which originated in Scotland in the early 16th century, only became fashionable when the Duchess of Bedford, Anna, religiously ordered it for her afternoon tea in 1840.
The eternal British debate, jam or cream first? Regardless of whether you attend the Devon (left) or Cornish (right) school of scone dining, neither option will make you smile when it comes to your oral health
Since then, Brits have had a place in their hearts for delicious snacks, but have paid little attention to the effects on their crunchies.
Jam is loaded with sugar, one of the leading causes of tooth decay.
And bacteria in the mouth produce tooth-dissolving acid as they break it down.
Dr. Kasem advised people concerned about their oral health to opt for a low-sugar jam, or even a savory scone.
“If scones are a non-negotiable indulgence, pair them with a low-sugar jam, or opt instead for a savory snack and top your scones with some cream cheese and cucumber – a deliciously worthy snack if we do say so ourselves,” he said . .
trifle
Trifle is a layered dish of custard, jelly and cream that is loved by the nation.
But while the British classic may taste like a treat, its effect on your teeth is anything but minor.
The sugar content in each layer is outrageous. The ‘best ever’ M&S sharing trifle has 19.4g per serving – almost two-thirds of the maximum daily allowance.
A trifle is anything but when it comes to how this sugary sweet British classic can wreak havoc on your crunches
Dr. Kasem said brushing your teeth after eating the pudding is vital to prevent the sugar from sticking to your teeth and slowing down the outer layer, especially for those using teeth aligners — devices that straighten teeth.
He said, “The yummy custard, jelly, and cream filling is a danger to your teeth because of the sheer amount of sugar it contains.”
Dr. Kasem suggested swapping the desert for fresh strawberries and cream to reduce the sugar content.
The British dish has already proved popular at royal celebrations, when a lemon trifle prepared by Jemma Melvin, a copywriter from Southport, Merseyside, was crowned the winner of the Queen’s Platinum Pudding competition last summer.
Coronation Kip
The aptly named coronation chicken is a major culprit in teeth discoloration.
The dish, originally served as part of celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, has hidden effects on your teeth.
And while coronation chicken may be fit for a king, dentists are urging Britons to opt for Caesar chicken salad instead to prevent their pearly whites from discoloring
While this may seem like the perfect time to eat food fit for a king, if you want to get your teeth shining, it’s probably best to miss it.
Coronation chicken and other darkly pigmented sauces are loaded with chemical compounds called chromogens that give foods their strong color.
This colored particles that can stick to the enamel and in turn stain your teeth.
Dr. Kasem advised opting for chicken with caesar dressing, because it is better for oral health.