Snacking between meals can have a detrimental affect on the health of teeth, which could lead to the need for cosmetic dentistry, according to one expert.
Janet Clarke, from the British Dental Association, explained that sugary foods increase the chance of tooth decay due to their high acidity, the Daily Mail reports.
She said: “The more often we eat, the more frequently our teeth are attacked and are likely to decay.”
Eating foods at regular mealtimes is better than grazing throughout the day, the specialist advised.
Sweet treats such as biscuits and fruit should be eaten with lunch or dinner so that the period of time the mouth is exposed to high levels of acidity is reduced, she commented.
Ms Clarke described how people should not be put off eating healthy fruits that contain natural sugar, but need to be aware that they can damage teeth.
IBT Health recently encouraged individuals to brush their teeth for at least three minutes in order to ensure they are thoroughly cleaned.