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We’ve heard the phrase many times in connection with healthy living, nutrition and dietary advice.
We all know that an unhealthy diet leads to obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and many, many other diseases that can put our health at risk. But we can also make our teeth sick and lose them through poor nutrition.
A mouth full of cavities, or even a completely toothless mouth, is not a pretty sight, as bad teeth can spoil the harmony of your face, but more importantly, with our teeth, we lose our chewing organs, compromising our digestion and our body as a whole.
The health of our teeth is determined not only by genetics but also by our oral care habits.
Brush your teeth at least twice a day, and use floss and mouthwash as a supplement. (for more information, see “How to keep your teeth healthy” )
How can we influence the health of our teeth through our diet?
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No snacking!
Sugar and sweets are the biggest enemies of our teeth, but no one should ever expect us to eat a cube of chocolate. However, it is important not to snack continuously between meals, as this will provide a steady supply of nutrients to the bacteria in your mouth and encourage them to multiply.
You can eat sweet foods, but if you can, do so as a finishing course to your meal, so that the pH of your mouth can return to normal between meals.
Avoid coffee!
Coffee, caffeine and sugar are bad for your teeth, especially sugary carbonated soft drinks, as they are responsible for the bacteria responsible for acid production, which attack and damage tooth enamel. (read more about this in the article “Saverosion”)
Eat as much fruit and vegetables as possible!
Eating fruit and vegetables has a positive effect on the body in general, so it is also important for the hygiene and health of the teeth and mouth. Vitamin deficiencies are immediately visible in the gums and can cause serious problems in the long term.
Drink as much water as possible!
The water washes away and removes some of the bacteria, preventing them from working their harmful effects and damaging the teeth.
Visit the dentist regularly!
Even if you follow the above, it is important to visit your dentist regularly, at least every six months. A thorough dental scaling is definitely recommended, and it is an easy way to prevent more serious dental problems and diseases in the future. Let’s try to focus on prevention, not on after-the-fact, often late solutions.