Your teeth are the first point of contact for any food or beverage you consume. This makes choosing a healthy diet an important part of
keeping not just your body, but also your smile, healthy. Understanding which foods you should avoid to keep up with your teeth is a crucial part of any healthy diet. Find out more about improving your diet to improve your dental health with Dr. Frank Casarella at Seekonk Dental in Seekonk, MA.
Healthy Diet, Healthy Teeth
Choosing your foods and beverages wisely can have a huge impact on your smile. Choosing foods rich in calcium helps strengthen your teeth from the inside out, providing the nutrients they need to remain structurally sound. These foods include dairies such as yogurt and milk, kale, cheese and broccoli. Leafy greens collards, mustard greens, cabbage and lettuce also help keep your teeth healthy. Additionally, crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples or carrots can boost the health of your teeth.
You should also take care to avoid certain foods which increase the chances of tooth decay and gum disease. Sugary food and drinks like sweets or soda feed the bacteria found naturally in your mouth. If allowed to remain on the teeth, these bacteria eventually grow into plaque, the first stage of tooth decay. Plaque eventually hardens into tartar, which begins eating through the tooth, causing a hole, or cavity.
Regular Dental Examinations and Cleanings in Seekonk, MA
To avoid tooth decay and gum disease and ensure your teeth remain healthy and clean, those at average risk of dental issues should see their dentist at least twice a year for regular dental examinations and cleanings. Between dental visits, patients should brush their teeth twice daily and floss at least once to keep their teeth in optimal health and remove any food particles or plaque from the teeth.
For more information on tooth-healthy foods, please contact Dr. Frank Casarella at Seekonk Dental in Seekonk, MA. Call (508) 761-8668 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Casarella today!