Everyone knows or is learning that soda and candy can lead to a greater number of trips to the dentist, but did you know that all of those foods we enjoy on Thanksgiving may do the same thing? That's right, many people don't realize that the bacteria in our mouths that eat candy enjoy not just a little pumpkin pie, but dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and even stuffing! Bacteria are not prejudice: they love almost any refined carbohydrate. Also, when we sleep, our natural protector, saliva, is reduced. Which means that napping after Thanksgiving dinner can contribute to cavities!
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