Different foods can affect
your dental health in various
ways some help strengthen
your teeth and gums, while
others contribute to tooth
decay and wear away
enamel.
Foods that contain a lot of
sugar, are acidic, or have
sticky textures can damage your teeth. Candies like caramels and
lollipops cling to teeth, fueling bacteria. Carbonated and sports
drinks combine sugar and acid, eroding enamel. Starchy foods soft
bread, chips, crackers get stuck and break into sugars. Acidic foods
such as citrus, tomatoes, pickles, and wine can wear away enamel if
consumed often.
Certain foods promote dental health by cleaning your mouth,
fighting bacteria, and providing nutrients. Fiber rich fruits and
vegetables like apples, carrots, and celery help scrub away particles
and boost saliva. Dairy, especially cheese and milk, are rich in
calcium and phosphate for enamel repair and acid neutralization.
Green and black teas suppress plaque bacteria and offer fluoride.
Nuts and seeds supply minerals and stimulate saliva while being
low in sugar.
Healthy teeth require a balanced diet, proper hydration, and regular
brushing and flossing.
At the Smile Team, we provide our clients with the best treatment
options for them so book a consultation with Dr. Abid Hidayat today.
We are open Mondays to Saturdays and speak GUJARATI, HINDI,
URDU, TAGALOG and ARABIC. You can reach our family dental care
office in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, by calling 416-546-5599.