You have that for healthy teeth, you should avoid sugar, but it goes much deeper than that! Your diet can play a big role in the health of your teeth, as with the rest of your body.
If you are looking for a dentist in the 92024 area code that can provide practical advice on how to best protect your teeth, give us a call. Here are some tips for adjusting your diet to a more teeth-friendly way of eating.
Avoid sugar, yes but also avoid sugary drinks. Sometimes they can be deceptive. Even fruit juice can cause decay because of the acid/sugar combination. Energy drinks, even the sugar-free ones, have high acidity, which is the real culprit when it comes to destroying the enamel covering your teeth.
Starchy snacks don’t help. They can get stuck in the grooves of your teeth and cause decay. If you know anything about the digestive process, you know that starches turn to sugar as they mix with saliva. Bacteria feed on the sugars and one of the bi-products is acid. Acid softens enamel and causes tooth decay.
The trouble with decay is that you will not always have symptoms. In fact, by the time you feel a cavity, it is probably very far advanced and may require a root canal or crown.
A great way to approach your diet to maintain your oral health and overall health is to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and moderate dairy. Avoid acidic foods, especially right before bed or after brushing your teeth. Common sense dietary decisions will not only protect your teeth but also your health. Avoiding sugar and processed carbohydrates can help prevent type 2 diabetes and may help to control your weight.
Your body is intricate and your oral health and overall health are intimately linked. If you would like to learn more from a dentist in 92024, call us! We are welcoming new patients and look forward to meeting you.