sugary foods are not good for you! period! mostly because they get you fat. as to the teeth. our natural salivary flow dissolves the sugars and the foods that we eat and cleans our mouths. the problem is that at night the salivary flow slows down and the saliva does not bathe the teeth as effectively. this is why it is so important to brush and floss the teeth brush the gums and scrape the tongue prior to going to sleep. it is also important to repeat this after one wakes up in order to remove any deposits left before going to sleep. if you are thorough and follow proper techniques. you should have excellent oral hygiene and should have an easy cleaning experience when you go to your dentist. if you choose to brush and floss after every meal. bonus to you! the best cheapest and easiest way to avoid dental problems is to keep excellent hygiene. keep it up. and no the milk does not neutralize sugar. it just dissolves it and makes it less noticeable. it will still settle on your teeth can cause caries (tooth decay) and cause you to gain unnecessary weight. nutritionally 1% or skim milk is much better and healthier. i love hot chocolate but drink in moderation. it is very fattening.
i have been eating sticky-but-healthy dried fruits. when should i brush? does milk neutralize sugar in hot chocolate?