Toothy troubles: 9 types of food to avoid if you have toothaches

Hard foods From nuts to hard candies, these hard foods put extra strain on your teeth potentially aggravating a toothache.

Sticky foods Sticky sweets like caramel or sticky dried fruit like raisins stick to your teeth and can worsen the existing tooth pain and increase the risk of cavities.

Sugary food Sugary beverages and foods lead to the growth of cavities which further causes tooth decay and toothache.

Hot foods Hot beverages like tea or coffee should be avoided as they can cause or increase toothache.

Cold foods Similarly, cold foods like ice cream can also trigger toothache.

Acidic foods Acidic foods like citrus fruits can erode tooth enamel and make sensitive teeth more susceptible to pain.

Spicy foods Avoid consuming spicy foods as they cause irritation and amplify your pain.

Carbonated drinks Carbonated drinks such as soda contain acids which can weaken enamel and exacerbate toothache.

Alcohol Strictly avoid consuming alcohol as it can erode enamel and lead to discolouration of teeth.

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