Friday, December 25, 2015

Connection Between Diet and Dental Health

At Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center, we may not be able to assist you with improving your diet, but we can certainly assist you with improving your dental health. Many patients don’t realize that diet and dental health go hand-in-hand and what you eat and drink, in addition to how frequently you consume food and beverages play an important role in preventing tooth decay and gum disease.


It’s no surprise that sugary and salty “empty calorie” foods can harm your health. Not only because they offer no nutritional value, but because they can adhere to teeth. The bacteria in your mouth feed off these sugars, releasing acids and that’s what leads to tooth decay. It’s recommended to protect your dental health (and your diet) by eating foods from each of the five food groups.


Cheese, milk, plain yogurt, calcium-fortified tofu, leafy greens and almonds are foods that may benefit tooth health thanks to their high amounts of calcium and beneficial nutrients. Fruits and vegetables are also good choices for a healthy smile since they are high in water and fiber, which balance the sugars they contain and help to clean the teeth.


If you have further questions about how your diet affects your dental health, give us a call. For more information about the services we provide at the office, visit www.nicholascosmeticdentalcenter.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center in Philadelphia, PA, call 215-279-1193.

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