Fight cavities, celebrate the festivities

The two most common issues that Dr Nameeta Hankare, who shares dental care tips and advice on @drnameetahankare, comes across during or after the festival months are tooth pain and sensitivity, often due to cavities. The sugar in starchy food, carbonated drinks, and the usual festival fare and sweets, along with existing bacteria or plaque in the mouth will give rise to acid production, which demineralises the enamel and leads to cavities, she notes.