Cavities don’t just come from “too many chocolates”. It’s more about how often and how long sugary or starchy foods touch your teeth.
Every time you eat something sweet or sticky (biscuits, chips, soft drinks, juices, chocolates, even sugary tea), mouth bacteria convert that sugar into acid. This acid attacks your enamel for 20–30 minutes or more. If you keep snacking the whole day, teeth stay under constant attack.
Kids are at risk because of frequent munching—candies, flavoured milk, sweetened cereal—and sometimes poor brushing. Adults aren’t safe either: constant chai with sugar, office biscuits, soft drinks, energy drinks and late-night snacking all add up.
Sticky foods are worse than those that clear quickly. A piece of chocolate that melts and goes is still better than caramel, toffees or chips that cling to teeth.
You don’t have to live like a monk, but try to:
- Keep sugary snacks closer to main meals
- Avoid sipping sweet drinks slowly over hours
- Rinse with water after sweets
- Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
And remember, cavities can form without pain in the beginning. Regular dental check-ups plus smarter snacking habits protect both kids’ and adults’ smiles in the long run.