Dietary Advice
The thick outer coating of teeth called plaque and it is mostly made up of bacteria that thrive on sugar taken from food and drink. When plaque contact sugar it produces an acid which cause harm to the tooth surface by threatening the minerals on the tooth surface.
Therefore, it is important to have a balanced healthy diet in order to achieve good overall oral health. Most oral health problems can be avoided by brushing teeth twice a day – before you go to bed at night and one other time after a meal. Plaque build-up is not restricted to processed ‘unhealthy’ foods. Foods such as cereal bards, chips, biscuits and fruits can cause bacterial reactions on the tooth surface and increase the risk of teeth decay. Therefore, it is important to maintain a routine to brush your teeth daily and use a dental floss so you can take care of your oral health.
Also, never drink fizzy drinks such as cola. These are very harmful not only to teeth, but also to your bones, blood cells, gut and most other organs of the body. If you’re interested in learning about the damage caused by fizzy drinks please read an article published by the Daily Mail. Fizzy drinks can easily cause tooth decay because they contain large amounts of sugar that erode the minerals on the outer surface of the tooth. Studies reveal that diet versions of soft drinks also contain harmful acids that cause tooth decay, therefore, they too ought to be avoided at all costs.
Make sure to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and maintain a healthy active lifestyle in order to achieve overall good health. Reducing or cutting down completely the meat and dairy in your diet has proven to give immense health benefits for the physical body as well as for teeth and gums.