That's interesting, I've heard something similar from my dentist too. She mentioned cheese briefly, but she was more into the whole rinsing-with-water-after-sweets thing. Personally, I've been doing both—cheese when it's handy, water when it's not. Can't say for sure which one's doing the heavy lifting, but my checkups have been pretty good lately.
Have you noticed any difference in sensitivity since you started the cheese habit? I used to get that annoying twinge after sugary stuff, but it seems less frequent now. Could be coincidence, I guess... or maybe there's really something to this cheese magic after all. Either way, if it works, I'm sticking with it.
I've noticed the sensitivity thing too, actually. Thought it was just me imagining stuff at first, but sugary snacks definitely don't trigger that annoying zing as much anymore. Cheese magic might be legit after all... or maybe it's just wishful thinking because cheese is delicious, lol. Either way, my dentist hasn't complained lately, so I'm gonna keep munching cheddar guilt-free. Have you tried different cheeses? Wonder if some work better than others.
"Cheese magic might be legit after all... or maybe it's just wishful thinking because cheese is delicious, lol."
Haha, I get the appeal (cheese lover here too!), but I'd be cautious about relying solely on cheese for dental health. I've read calcium-rich foods help somewhat, but they're not a substitute for regular brushing and flossing. Still, can't hurt to enjoy cheddar in moderation.
It's funny you mention cheese magic... my kid's dentist actually brought this up last visit, saying something about cheese helping neutralize acids or something? Honestly, as a parent, I'm always a bit anxious about relying on just one trick. But hey, if a little cheddar now and then gives us some peace of mind (and makes snacktime easier), I'm all for it. Just gotta remember it's probably not a replacement for brushing and flossing—sadly, lol.
Funny you bring this up, because my dentist mentioned something similar a while back. At first, I thought it sounded a bit too good to be true—like, cheese as a dental hack? But honestly, after dealing with my youngest's constant snack cravings (and the anxiety of cavities), I figured it couldn't hurt to try. Now we keep some cheese cubes handy in the fridge, and it's become our go-to snack after sugary treats or juice boxes.
Of course, like you said, it's definitely not replacing brushing or flossing anytime soon. But hey, if it helps even a little bit and makes snacktime less stressful... I'm all in. Plus, my kids think it's some kind of special treat now—little do they know it's actually parent-approved dental strategy in disguise, haha.
