Tooth-Friendly Diet What To Eat And What To Avoid
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Tooth-Friendly Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid
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Taking daily care of your teeth includes more than just brushing and flossing.
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The foods you eat can also have an effect on dental health. Family dentists often recommend foods that have a beneficial effect on overall health and the health of your teeth.
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Other foods can have a detrimental effect on tooth enamel and should be consumed with caution.
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Foods That Aid Dental Health
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If you want stronger, healthier teeth, make sure your diet includes these foods:
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· Milk and cheese – Dairy foods provide calcium in your diet, which helps to form new bone cells in the body.
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Include some milk and cheese every day to ensure that you get enough of this tooth-strengthening mineral.
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· Crunchy fruits – Apples and pears produce nutrients with a bit of satisfying crunch.
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These fruits have a high water content, which helps to dilute the sugar that they also contain.
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· Raw carrots and celery – These vegetables are not just healthy snacks for weight management;
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They are also rich in nutrients and also increase the amount of saliva in the mouth, which helps to clean off teeth.
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· Nuts and seeds – These foods are high in nutrients and are good for overall health.
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In addition, cashews have strong antimicrobial properties, which can help to prevent the bacteria that cause cavities in teeth.
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· Raw onion – Go ahead and enjoy that raw onion on your burger.
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Onions have been found to be a powerful anti-bacterial, which can help to prevent cavities from developing on your teeth.
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Foods To Avoid
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· Coffee – Cosmetic dentists often tell their patients to limit the amount of coffee they consume to avoid the inevitable staining that occurs.
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If you can’t do without your morning cup, brush well after drinking it or rinse with clear water.
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· Citrus fruits – Grapefruit juice, orange juice and lemon juice are all highly acidic and can damage tooth enamel.
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Although the vitamin C these fruits provide are important, you should take measures to minimize the damaging effects of the acid they contain.
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Ensure that you brush after eating citrus fruits or drinking citrus juices.
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If you cannot conveniently brush, rinse your mouth well with plain water to reduce the effect of the acids.
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· Sticky candy – Family dentists have traditionally warned patients to avoid candy, but some types of candy can be especially damaging.
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Sticky candy like caramels, taffy or Jujyfruit
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· Wine – That traditional beverage with fine dining can have a detrimental effect on tooth enamel.
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Wine is highly acidic and can leave your teeth vulnerable to staining from other foods.
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Both white and red wine can damage teeth. If you must indulge, follow up the wine with a thorough water rinsing.
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· Soft drinks/sports drinks – Soft drinks leave a thin film of sugar on teeth that are the perfect medium for growing bacteria.
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Even sports drinks can have an acidic effect on teeth that can damage tooth enamel.
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The appearance and health of teeth are important mattersfor everyone.
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By choosing the right foods for your diet, you can ensure that you are taking the best actions to keep your teeth in top condition.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice, it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions, examine you, and determine exactly what needs to be done to get you back to normal.
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