Dentists Warn Yogurt Can Harm Your Enamel, Even as a Health Snack
Dentists warn that yogurt, though generally healthy, can damage teeth because its sugars feed acid-producing bacteria and repeated acid exposure can cause enamel demineralization or erosion; choose plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt and limit flavored varieties or toppings that stick to teeth. If you want sweetness, add fruit yourself or use yogurt in savory dishes. Dairy yogurt provides calcium and casein that can help enamel, while nut-based yogurts may be fortified but often lack these proteins and can contain added sugars; consider rinsing or brushing after eating to protect teeth.
