Eat right
A good tooth brushing routine and eating the right food will help you keep your teeth healthy for life. Dental plaque develops on everyone’s teeth but if there is sugar in food or drink then this plaque produces acid which eats into the tooth – dental decay. As well as tooth decay, sugar is the cause of many other health problems. So simple, avoid sugar.
We recommend that you eat fresh food. If you eat packaged food then check the back of the package.
Every packaged food item sold has a list of ingredients in a table called Nutritional Information.
In that list is a line of Carbohydrates and under this is – Sugars. This should be low – below 10g per 100grams
No sugar in coffee or tea
Avoiding sugar in coffee or tea is important for good teeth health because sugar feeds harmful bacteria in your mouth, leading to the production of acids that erode tooth enamel and cause cavities. Additionally, sugary drinks can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease, making it essential to limit sugar intake in beverages.
Water is great for teeth!
Water is great for teeth health because it strengthens tooth enamel with fluoride, washes away food particles, and reduces the risk of tooth decay. Additionally, staying hydrated ensures adequate saliva production, which protects teeth from decay.
Don’t drink sweetened drinks
Avoiding sweetened drinks is crucial for good teeth health because these beverages significantly increase the risk of tooth decay and enamel erosion. The sugars in these drinks feed harmful bacteria in your mouth, leading to the production of acids that attack and weaken tooth enamel
Avoid between meal snacks
Avoiding snacks between meals is beneficial for your teeth because frequent snacking increases the risk of tooth decay and enamel erosion. This happens because snacks, especially sugary or starchy ones, provide a constant food source for bacteria in your mouth, leading to the production of acids that attack tooth enamel
Choose healthy foods
Eating healthy foods like dairy products, crunchy fruits, and vegetables helps strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of tooth decay. Additionally, foods high in omega-3 fatty acids and essential vitamins support overall oral health and fight gum disease.
