POPCORN can be a healthy snack in other regards, BUT it is unfortunately rather damaging to the teeth.
The sugars and carbohydrates that occur naturally in popcorn interact with the bacteria found naturally in the mouth, producing lactic acid that wears away at a tooth's enamel. Within just a few minutes of eating popcorn, the acid is already wearing away at the teeth. The more popcorn you eat and the longer it stays in your mouth, the more substantial.
So does that mean you should never eat popcorn again? Like most things in life, moderation is probably best. Eat popcorn on rare occasions (for example, movies) and in small amounts, and always make sure you pay attention to labels so you can avoid the most fattening kinds.
Always follow popcorn with thorough brushing, flossing, and antimicrobial mouthwash. A quick rinse with water after eating popcorn can help too. Just remember: the next time you pop, know when to stop, and always practice good dental hygiene.
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爆米花的糖和碳水化合物，含在嘴里会与自然存在的细菌相互作用，产生的乳酸会磨损牙齿的珐琅质 （ENAMEL）。这些酸质会在短短的几分钟里开始侵蚀牙齿，如果你吃的时间越长，它的侵蚀会对牙齿带来更大的伤害。
这是否意味着你不能吃爆米花呢？其实这就像生活中大多数事情一样，只要适度那就不会有太大的问题。尽量减少吃爆米花的次数和少量的爆米花。记得要注意成分标签，这样就可以避免容易发胖的爆米花。
吃完爆米花后记得刷牙，使用牙线，及漱口。如果可以在吃爆米花后快速用清水冲洗嘴里，这也能助你就少爆米花对牙齿的伤害。切忌：下次你要吃爆米花时，要知道什么时候停止，并保持良好的口腔卫生。
