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A smile can melt many hearts, and to keep that smile ‘on’, it is
essential to take care of your teeth! Brushing the teeth twice a day,
flossing daily, and meeting the dentist regularly are important to
ensure good oral health. However, it is also imperative to peep into
your dietary habits as it contributes to the well or ill-being of your
teeth. There are certain foods to avoid and healthy ones to include in
the diet for maintaining good oral health and hygiene.
Foods That Can Hamper Oral Health | Foods To Avoid To Prevent Tooth Decay
For
ages, we have been hearing from our elders- “Don’t eat chocolates and
sweets. It will cause tooth decay.” But it is not only sweets that can
cause dental decay. It is also the simple carbohydrates along with the
plaque-forming bacteria that cause cavities. Simple carbohydrates
refer to all naturally occurring sugars (fructose, lactose, galactose)
and the added sugars (sucrose from table sugar) in the diet. These, when
broken down by the bacteria by the process of fermentation, produce
acidic by-products (organic acids) which results in demineralization of
the teeth. Calcium hydroxyapatite present in the hard tissues of the
teeth gets dissolved in the acidic media leading to cavities.
Apart from simple sugars, consumption of acidic foods too results in
tooth enamel erosion, making them susceptible to more decay and sensitivity.
It happens without the involvement of bacteria. Foods that are sticky
in nature pose a greater risk; the cleansing and acid neutralizing
effect of saliva is inadequate as the particles remain sticking to the
surface.
Expert Tips And Practices For Good Oral Health | Dietary Practices For Good Oral Health
So, what can one do to maintain good oral health?
Firstly, try not to snack all day! Rinse your mouth every time you eat
or drink something, and probably gulp it down if unable to spit it.
Avoid excessive consumption of sweets, fizzy aerated drinks, and other
acidic foods. Including more fruits and vegetables in your diet is
important too. Research has shown that increasing fruits and vegetable
intake reduces the incidence of dental caries.
It has been found that people who have GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux
disease) issues – where acid contents of the stomach get refluxed to the
oesophagus and oral cavity – have increased tooth enamel erosion
issues. To take care of this, one must solve the underlying issue of
GERD. Meet your physician
and take corrective action. Diet-wise, one must avoid taking heavy
meals and opt for small frequent meals. The ‘in-between’ snacks must be
majorly vegetable salads, soups, or fruits. Hydrate yourself well, sleep
adequately and exercise. Avoid fried fatty foods and hard textured
foods.
We all know that maternal nutrition plays a vital role in determining the health of the foetus.
Maternal malnutrition has been shown to lead to dental malformation in
the foetus due to insufficient mineral deposition. It has been found
that malnourished people are more susceptible to periodontal diseases.
Conclusion
Thus, a well-balanced diet is the way to go as it helps prevent gum diseases along with tooth decay. The fibre present in fruits and vegetables helps restore oral health. It is the reason why increased consumption of fibre-rich
foods should be encouraged. A meta-analysis showed a lower risk of oral
cancer associated with increased fruit and vegetable consumption.