"Honestly, moderation and a quick rinse afterward have worked wonders for me."
Haha, wish I'd known this earlier—my dentist always just nagged me about flossing after every snack. Like, who seriously carries floss everywhere? I tried mozzarella sticks once when I had braces... let's just say it was a stringy disaster. But cheddar cubes were a lifesaver back then. Didn't know about the acid-neutralizing thing though, that's pretty cool. Might explain why my dentist recommended cheese as a snack when I complained about always being hungry after appointments. Guess he wasn't just trying to be funny after all...
I've always been a bit skeptical about the cheese thing too, but now that you mention it, my dentist also casually suggested cheese as a snack. I thought he was just trying to steer me away from sugary stuff. Honestly, I'm still anxious about cavities despite rinsing and flossing regularly... has anyone noticed if certain cheeses work better than others? Or is it more about just having something neutralizing after eating sweets?
I've heard the cheese thing too, but honestly, I'm not convinced it's about the type of cheese. Seems like dentists just want us munching cheddar instead of candy bars... can't blame them though, cavities keep 'em in business. Personally, I think drinking water after sweets probably does more good.
I dunno... cheese always seemed a bit random to me too. My dentist actually recommended chewing gum after sweets, sugar-free obviously. Tried it a few times, but I always worry it's secretly bad for my teeth somehow. Maybe water's safer? Can't hurt, right? I'm going in for my first filling next week, kinda nervous... guess I'll ask about the cheese thing then.
I used to chew sugar-free gum religiously after snacks because my orthodontist said it helped keep braces clean. Honestly, I never noticed a huge difference, but it did freshen my breath at least. Water seems like a safe bet, though—can't really go wrong there. But now I'm wondering, does chewing gum regularly actually wear down your teeth over time? Feels like it might put extra stress on them, especially if you're chewing a lot...
