Celebrate the 41st anniversary of National Nutrition Month! Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this year’s theme, “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right,” reminds us to balance between the mouthwatering foods we crave and the nutrients we our body’s require. Establishing healthy eating habits is crucial to our dental health. Nutritious foods play a major role in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. We often purchase certain foods over others merely due to their sensational taste. However, it is important to evaluate and make constructive changes to our diets in order to protect our teeth!
The best food choices for enhancing oral health include an array of tasty diary products, nuts, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, fish, and more! These foods protect tooth enamel by providing essential vitamins, nutrients, and protein. Check out the Dietary Guidelines for tips on nutritious consumption and portion sizing.
Foods Rich in Calcium
Milk, dairy, and cheeses all contain a considerable amount of calcium, which protects teeth from acid and bacteria that causes decay.
Fruits and Vegetables are Essential
Cucumbers, celery, carrots, apples, and bananas are some of the many nutritious fruits and vegetables that help eliminate plaque from teeth and freshen breath. Studies also indicate that cranberries stop the formation of plaque.
Water is Important!
Rinse sugars and acids away with water to prevent teeth from decaying.
Are You a Sandwich-Lover?
Replace white bread with whole grain to increase your fiber consumption. Instead of mayonnaise, try avocado, which contains several essential vitamins. Don’t forget to add other fiber-containing vegetables like tomatoes.
Watch Out for Sugar and Acidic-Rich Foods!
Limit added sugars, salts and saturated fats from your diet, especially when snacking. Sugary and acidic foods and beverages easily damage teeth by forming plaque. Train your taste buds to enjoy foods that promote the health of your teeth.
After meals, remember to brush and floss your teeth to remove food particles. By eating healthy foods that do not deteriorate your tooth enamel, you can keep your mouth and heart healthy. After all, the mouth is the entrance to the body!
Feel free to contact Drs. Ali & Ali and the caring team at Wellesley Dental Group if you have any thoughts or concerns; they will be happy to answer your questions! Contact us today at 781-237-9071 or email@example.com to set up an appointment and consultation. Your little ones and teens are welcome to visit our pediatric dentist Dr. Kim or Dr.Pradhan. Dr. Emad is happy to help with your orthodontic needs. For wisdom teeth extractions or any other oral surgery needs Dr. Ghazi would be more than willing to help.