Pasadena Texas Family Dentist Dr. Nugent talks about Healthy Food for your Teeth:
What we eat is significant to our overall health. General guidelines should include balance and moderation and should involve choices from the five major food groups
- Dairy [milk, yogurt, cheese]
- Meat [poultry, fish]
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Whole grain [breads, cereals]
What do we do to prevent this potential problem?
Keep sugar out of your mouth for as little time as possible. Avoid sucking on candies, chewing gum (unless sugarless), and frequent Coke use. Diet Cokes are better than regular Cokes. However, the Diet Coke is still acidic, so avoid sipping on the drink for hours.
Try to cut down on the number of snacks per day. If you must snack, try substituting healthy foods. Examples are popcorn, pretzels, fruits, nuts, cheese, and vegetables.
Consuming sugary foods with a meal or for dessert has a less detrimental effect, because increased salivary flow during meals helps to wash the food away. Also, it is usually nearer the time that most people will brush their teeth. Keeping this in mind, it is better for children to eat sweets at a time and place that allows them to brush soon afterwords.
A balanced diet is also important to keep your bones and gums healthy. Foods rich in vitamin C [citrus fruits and juices, leafy vegetables, potatoes], B12 [dairy, meat], and folic acid [spinach, broccoli] will help strengthen your gums and supporting soft tissue. Of course calcium [dairy, dark leafy vegetables] is necessary for the development and maintenance of strong teeth and bones. If you are lactose intolerant, calcium supplements are readily available.
Michael Nugent DDS is a leader in Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Implant Dentistry and Sedation Dentistry. His office is located at 3421 Burke Rd Ste A, Pasadena, Texas 77504. To schedule your next dental visit please call 713-941-8261. Dr. Nugent and his wonderful team members are here for all your dental needs.
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