An excellent snack for dental hygienists to recommend is raisins.The pH of diet and regular soft drinks,bottled teas,and sports drink ranges from 2.5 to 3.5.

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The first statement is false; the second is true.A sticky and retentive carbohydrate such as raisins remains in contact with the enamel surface for a longer period than sweetened fluids.This comparison provides an example of the impact of oral clearance of fermentable carbohydrate and the resultant longer exposure of the teeth to acid attack.Again,dental hygienists should understand and be able to convey the multiple factors involved in initiation of dental caries and be well versed in providing oral hygiene strategies to address caries prevention.

An Excellent Snack for Dental Hygienists to Recommend Is Raisins