{"id":265,"date":"2018-01-07T14:05:17","date_gmt":"2018-01-07T14:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=265"},"modified":"2018-01-25T14:05:31","modified_gmt":"2018-01-25T14:05:31","slug":"simple-tips-cut-sugar-family-dentist-lisle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/simple-tips-cut-sugar-family-dentist-lisle\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Tips to Cut Sugar from Your Family Dentist in Lisle"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"tallOne of the great challenges that you face, is finding a way to be healthy without denying yourself everything that you enjoy. With that being said, one of your favorite morning rituals is to stop at your local coffee shop to order a tall, heaping cup of java. It\u2019s early in the morning and you\u2019ve got a long day ahead of you, so you want the works \u2013 every delightful energy booster available. But you\u2019ve recently learned that this is becoming a detriment to your oral health<\/a>, so you\u2019re looking for some alternatives. Thankfully, your family dentist in Lisle has some solutions to share.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s the Problem with Sugar?<\/h2>\n

The reason that the excess sugar in your coffee is detrimental to your overall health is that it is the food of choice of bacteria. These creatures live in your mouth, but flourish when they have sugar to feed on. In such an environment, they multiply and gather on and between your teeth, and along the gum line. Over time, they cause cavities to form in your teeth and can lead to gum disease.<\/p>\n

How to Cut Sugar<\/h2>\n

Here are a few ways to cut down on your sugar consumption:<\/p>\n