{"id":2502,"date":"2024-07-30T15:57:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T15:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgohel.flywheelsites.com\/?p=2502"},"modified":"2025-05-29T17:07:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T17:07:02","slug":"spicy-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/spicy-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Spicy Foods and Your Mouth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Americans are becoming more and more hooked on spicy foods, with hot sauce giving ketchup a run for its money as the nation\u2019s most popular condiment. Perhaps you\u2019ve wondered whether all this hot stuff can do any damage to your oral health. Well, our friendly family dentist at Oakhurst Dental Arts LLC<br>Paul Condello, DMD, FAGD<br>Jay Gohel, DDS is going to address this burning issue in today\u2019s installment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The concentration of capsaicin, which is responsible for doling out the heat in your favorite spicy dishes, isn\u2019t usually high enough to directly damage teeth or gums, according to the American Dental Association. But that doesn\u2019t mean there aren\u2019t some drawbacks to being a fire-eater!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have receding gums or exposed dentin (the softer layer right under the tooth\u2019s hard enamel), capsaicin in spicy foods can trigger sensitivity, including a burning or tingling, according to the American Academy of Oral Medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acidic ingredients often found in spicy foods, like vinegar in hot sauce or tomatoes in curries, can irritate gum tissue, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Keep that in mind if you suffer from gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spicy dishes can stain your teeth, especially if paired with dark teas or red wine, cautions the ADA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To moderate the effects of spicy foods, try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drink plenty of water during and after spicy meals to dilute the capsaicin and wash away food particles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soothe irritated gums after a spicy meal with dairy products like milk or yogurt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderation is the key, as it is with most things. 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