If You Eat Yogurt Often, We Have Some Bad News For You

Dentists tell HuffPost that yogurt's sugar content can combine with mouth bacteria to produce acid that erodes tooth enamel over time, especially with sugary or topping-laden varieties like fruit-on-the-bottom or granola-mixed cups. Plain or unsweetened Greek yogurt is recommended instead, since milk-based yogurt's natural calcium, phosphate and casein proteins actually help protect enamel.

A 2022 study cited in the piece found yogurt intake associated with lower risk of tooth loss from periodontal disease, so the food isn't a villain outright. Dentists suggest swallowing yogurt promptly rather than swishing it around, rinsing afterward, and chewing sugar-free gum to limit any damage.

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