Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Dentist: Glucose Biscuits More Harmful Than Chocolate
A dentist shared that glucose biscuits are worse for your teeth than chocolates.
Biscuits stick to teeth longer, giving bacteria more time to create acid that causes cavities.
Chocolates, especially dark chocolate, melt faster and might even help fight bad bacteria.
Eating biscuits or chocolates too often isn't good, so it's best to brush your teeth, or rinse your mouth, afterward.
Also, pick dark chocolate over other kinds when you choose to eat it.
Glucose biscuits are considered more harmful to teeth than chocolates by dentists.
Biscuits' sticky nature allows them to stay longer in the mouth, promoting acid production.
Chocolates, especially dark chocolate, are less sticky and may have bacteria-reducing compounds.
Dentists recommend moderation and proper oral hygiene to protect teeth.
Rinsing your mouth or brushing after eating them is recommended.
- Who
- Dentists Dr. Sandesh Mayekar and Dr. Holika Devikar
- What
- Stated that glucose biscuits are more harmful to teeth than chocolates.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- In a podcast and a dental clinic in Thane
- Why
- Glucose biscuits are stickier and stay in the mouth longer, promoting acid production that damages enamel.
- Dentist's Name
- Dr. Sandesh Mayekar
- Profession
- Dentist
- Patients Mentioned
- Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan
- Expert
- Dr. Holika Devikar
- Dark Chocolate Effect
- May help reduce bacteria