Can honey give you cavities?

Oh no, I have been taking honey and warm water every single morning for my throat and now I am terrified about my teeth! I should probably start brushing right after drinking it. Please make sure you gargle well so you don't end up with painful root canals.

Nature provides us with honey for healing, but we must use it mindfully. In traditional practices, we always rinse the mouth with fresh water after consuming any sweet substance to maintain oral hygiene. Keep your body pure and clean, and your teeth will remain strong.

Sugar is sugar, whether it comes from a factory or a honeybee. Honey sticks to your molars like glue. If you don't rinse your mouth after eating it, you will get cavities, simple as that. Don't believe those people who say natural sugar doesn't rot teeth.

You don't need to stop eating honey altogether. Just follow a simple rule: whenever you or your kids eat honey, just drink a glass of water and swish it around your mouth to wash away the stickiness. It is a free and easy way to prevent decay.

My son used to love honey on his rotis and ended up with two cavities last year. The dentist explained that honey is very thick and sticks in the deep grooves of children's teeth. Now, we strictly make him brush his teeth twice a day and rinse after every sweet treat.

I actually read that even though honey has antibacterial properties, it still contains high amounts of fructose and glucose. So yes, it can definitely cause cavities just like normal white sugar if it sits on your teeth. I guess we still need to brush carefully!