Most people think that sour candy is safer because it has less sugar content. But apparently, the acid content is almost close to the extreme limit of the spectrum of acid is also harmful to teeth.Sour candy can cause tooth erosion (eroding teeth). The more frequently teeth are exposed to acid from the gum can increase the formation of cavities, the occurrence of tooth sensitivity (sciatica), staining of teeth, soft tissue sensitivity, and loss of teeth glow.
Here are some tips from the CDHA associated with sour candy:
Avoid, limit or try to think back to choosing or eating candy labeled "sour" or "tart" (acid).
Remember that acid is bad for teeth.
Check the composition of the gum, candy and avoid them: citric, lactic, malic, tartaric, fumaric, adipic, ascorbic.
Do not be fooled by "concentrated fruit juice extracts" (extract of concentrated fruit juices) that that can be highly acidic.
If you eat sour candy, immediately gargle with water to reduce the damaging effects of acid.
Do not brush your teeth after eating sour candy, as a toothbrush and toothpaste abrasive. This will remove the softened enamel layer that has been caused by acid from the gum.
