Diet and Dental Health

 

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Dental health from diet

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Dreaming of getting a million dollar smile? It won’t be possible without a good and stunning set of teeth. But how can you achieve that?  The best way is to make sure you take care of your teeth and maintain a healthy diet. 
 
Your teeth are made up of three distinct layers, namely enamel, dentine and pulp. Food particles accumulate every time you munch on your favorite food. If you do not clean them regularly, the food that is stuck is converted into lactic. This acid dissolves enamel and dentine and produces a cavity. So to avoid dental problems, it is advisable for you to brush your teeth, twice a day.

There is a very strong and direct relationship between nutrition and your dental health. The vitamins and minerals you consume have the ability to strengthen or weaken your teeth and gums. A well-balanced diet is one which is rich in fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, meats, dairy products and whole grains.

Calcium is a major mineral which affects the health of your teeth.
Vitamin C also plays a very important role in the health of your body as well as your teeth and gums. Vitamin C helps to strengthen your body’s immune system in addition to being a wonderful antioxidant

Drinking lots of water is good for your teeth and gums as well. Drinking water keeps your mouth moist and helps to ward off tooth decay and gum diseases by washing away food and neutralizing plaque.

By eating foods high in fiber such as fresh vegetables and fruits, you can increase the saliva flow in your mouth which clean teeth of any food particles.