ALIADENT ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
Oral-Dental Care and Nutrition Recommendations
Choosing the right foods in your diet is an important aspect of having healthy teeth and good oral hygiene. Forming good eating habits in children and young people can be particularly beneficial for good dietary patterns and food choices throughout their lives.
How does nutrition affect oral health?
The food you eat comes into contact with germs and bacteria living in the mouth. If you do not brush, plaque builds up on the teeth. Plaque grows on starches and sugars found in many foods. When plaque combines with sugars and starches, an acid is produced that attacks the tooth enamel and eventually causes decay.
Choosing a Healthy Diet
Following a healthy eating routine may sound easy, but fruits, milk, cereals, bread and some vegetables contain sugar or starch. Carbonated drinks, sweet fruit drinks and sugary snack foods should be limited.
You don't have to avoid these foods, you just have to follow a balanced diet and don't forget that you should brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily. All these are important parts of a healthy dental care. Consider the following recommendations for your oral and dental care:
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat a variety of healthy foods from the five main food groups
- Reduce snack consumption between meals
- Limit snacks and drinks high in sugar
- Brush your teeth correctly twice a day
- Floss every day
- Visit your dentist for regular examinations
Eating healthy foods and avoiding snacks and drinks high in sugar is a good way to prevent cavities, a good dental care routine is essential to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Plaque can be removed by thorough brushing and flossing, and your dentist can detect early signs of decay.
