A Dental Expert Can Put Your Teeth On Diet!

By Author: Dr Hema Patel Breedlove
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If you have bad oral health and visit a dentist, he/she may ask you to put your teeth on a diet! What this means is that you will be asked to consume certain foods that are good for your teeth and gums and avoid others that are not good.

What you eat affects your oral health. Certain foods can actually build healthier gums and teeth. Some foods help prevent gum disease and tooth decay. For optimum oral health you must understand what foods and beverages to include in your diet and what to leave out.

What to eat? What not to eat?

• You should eat a healthy diet of vegetables and fruits, lean proteins, whole grains and unsaturated fats.

• Oral health affects overall health so what is generally good for the rest of your body is also good for your gum and teeth.

• It is an established fact that drinking milk makes our teeth stronger. It contains the vital calcium which prevents tooth decay and cavities.

• Gum disease is also likely to occur due to a lack of calcium in your diet. The jawbone is particularly affected by low calcium. It can become weak exposing you to a greater ...
... risk of gum problems.

• To take a diet rich in calcium, choose foods like milk, yogurt, cheese, sardines, salmon, broccoli and kale.

• You will need to make your diet rich in Vitamin C. This important vitamin repairs the connective tissues. It makes the body strong enough to fight off infections.

• The lack of vitamin C in your diet can lead to a condition called Gingivitis that causes inflammation of the gums making them appear red with swelling and bleeding.

• To get enough vitamin C remember to eat lots of citrus fruits such as oranges, kiwis, tangerines and grapefruits.

• Did you know that crunchy fruits and vegetables like carrots, celery, apples and pears are great for wiping away plaque causing bacteria from your mouth?

• It is good for your teeth to consume a lot of water as it keeps the mouth clean, washing away bacteria.

• Surprisingly, it has been found that tea has certain compounds that suppress bacterial growth. So have that cuppa, but keep it black!

• Avoid all sugary snacks like candies and keep away from regular soda as it combines sugar with acids.

This list is neither comprehensive nor the only option open to you for good oral health. Of course keeping these pointers in mind will greatly enhance your oral health but sometimes a dental problem can exceed normal levels and go beyond your abilities to deal with it. Consult a dental expert if your teeth and gums are giving you problems that have started causing embarrassment, pain or illnesses.

Gone are the days when people accepted gaps between teeth, uneven teeth or discolored teeth as their unfortunate destiny meant to be suffered for life. Now, cosmetic dentistry provides treatments for all these dental issues and can make any smile more beautiful.

Procedures at a dental expert’s disposal include Dental Implants, Teeth Whitening, Porcelain Veneers, Cosmetic Bonding, Bridges, Crowns, Invisalign Aligners, Dentures and Tooth Colored Fillings.

Cosmetic dentistry procedures that a dental expert can provide you will greatly enhance the aesthetics of your smile and also resolve your oral health issues. Cosmetic dentistry accomplishes the dual purpose of smile designing for you and the restoration of teeth.

The author of this article is associated with Smile Plus Dentistry, a renowned name in the field of preventative, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Under the tutelage of Dr. Hema Patel, this clinic provides teeth restoration and smile designing for creating strong and enduring solutions for patients. You can visit the website of SmilePlus for all details about their various cosmetic dentistry procedures.