Eating Well To Improve Oral Health

2/10/2021 10:00:00 AM   |   Comments: 0   |   Views: 32

Did you know that tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases? Foods are known to impact the overall health of a person, as well as their oral hygiene. Without eating healthy foods researchers believe that oral disease progresses faster, and potentially more severe in people with poor nutrition. According to the American Dental Association; here are some tips to eat well to improve your overall oral health. 

        
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    Read the nutrition label of foods and beverages.

        
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    Be able to identify things that have a substantial amount of sugar. Such as candy, cookies, pastries, or diet soft drinks.

        
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    Limit snacking to only fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc.

        
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    Drink plenty of water.

        

For an obtainable improvement in your oral health, a balanced approach to eating with a focus on hydration will be beneficial to most people. It is understandable that most people cannot completely avoid sugar, but continuing to brush your teeth and follow a diet that includes more healthy foods will protect your oral hygiene as a whole.


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