 Here's another Thrive Tip from Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. You've probably heard since childhood that too much sugar can rot your teeth. These days dieticians say people are consuming more sugar than ever. The good news is proper oral care and small dietary changes can significantly lower your risk of tooth decay. People are consuming a lot of sugar these days. Bacteria live in all of our mouths and when we eat sugar or cook starch they eat the sugar in the cook starch and then they make acid as a by product and then the acid dissolves the tooth and causes the cavity. By choosing foods and drinks that you eat and drink wisely, you can maintain good oral health by limiting sugar, limiting acids, and brushing your teeth really thoroughly two times a day for two minutes each, as well as getting a piece of dental floss in between your teeth and by drinking a lot of water. Dentists say looking after your teeth is important if you want them to last a lifetime. This has been another Thrive Tip sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Visit kptv.com slash thrive for more information.