If have been experiencing sudden, unexplained cavities the cause could be the things you think are improving your health.

Dr. Doshi, an award-winning cosmetic dentist from The Perfect Smile Studios & Institute, has warned that in a bid to get healthy and stick to the ‘5-a-day' regime many of us maybe neglecting our teeth. He said, “In recent years we have been bombarded with press urging us to eat more fruit, and of course for our general health this is a positive thing, but such foods have massive implications for oral health.

“Other seemingly ‘healthy' things we consume, such as antacids for example, cause severe damage to teeth.”

Heart burn tablets, breath mints, throat lozenges and cough drops all contain high levels of sugar which can cause problems such as cavities. On packaging these products may simply state sucrose or dextrose, or even corn syrup, all of which are essentially sugar.

Dr. Doshi's Institute, which specialises in cosmetic dentistry, sees a large number of patients suffering from cavities. He says that when exposed to sugars the natural bacteria in the mouth produces an acid, which eats through tooth enamel, and while a medicinal lozenge may only stay in the mouth for a few minutes, these eroding effects last a lot longer.

The Perfect Smile Institute has won awards for its cosmetic dentistry services in London and has even featured on ITV's This Morning show and Living TV's Extreme Makeover programme. They also specialise in teeth whitening, dental implants and porcelain veneers. They advise people to choose a sugar-free version of these products, and to limit the amount consumed in a day. Further to this people using such products should ensure they brush their teeth often, or if this is not possible at least rinse their mouths with water after eating a throat sweet or heart burn tablet.

For more information on any of the services offered by The Perfect Smile Studios, please call 01992 552115.