Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

By: José Lemos, University of Florida and Jacqueline Abranches, University of Florida, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 2, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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By José Lemos, University of Florida and Jacqueline Abranches, University of Florida

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and hours after eating those sweets?

While you’re likely aware that eating too much sugar can cause cavities – that is, damage to your teeth – you might be less familiar …

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