{"id":1741,"date":"2019-03-25T12:06:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T12:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/?p=1741"},"modified":"2019-04-01T12:06:39","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T12:06:39","slug":"how-nutrition-affects-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/how-nutrition-affects-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Nutrition Can Affect Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_75576704__1554120273_84572-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"person eating greens\" width=\"337\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_75576704__1554120273_84572-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_75576704__1554120273_84572-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_75576704__1554120273_84572.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/>Whether you\u2019re drinking a glass of milk or eating your favorite candy, you may wonder how what you consume affects your oral health. Your nutrition can have a lasting impact on your smile and self-confidence, so it\u2019s important to know what\u2019s good and bad for your teeth. Years of coffee stains can take your teeth from pristine to discolored and make you self-conscious about your grin. Read on to learn about foods you can eat to give you your best smile.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Foods To Avoid<\/h2>\n<p>Certain food and drinks are known for staining and wearing down the enamel on your teeth, leaving them unprotected and sensitive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sour candies<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Dark sodas and carbonated drinks<\/li>\n<li>Acidic citrus<\/li>\n<li>Starchy foods like chips and bread<\/li>\n<li>Coffee<\/li>\n<li>Tomato sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For your dental diet, you want to make sure you\u2019re not eating foods that break down your enamel like acidic fruits. Foods can help feed harmful bacteria in your mouth and result in infections and possible\u00a0gum disease. In addition, certain foods like chips and bread mix with your saliva to form a gummy paste called plaque that can get trapped between your teeth and cause cavities. If you are going to eat or drink these, it\u2019s best that\u00a0you brush and floss afterward, to rinse your mouth of any harmful contents.<\/p>\n<h2>Foods That Are Good For Your Teeth<\/h2>\n<p>Certain foods can help naturally whiten your teeth and repair your enamel. Some of these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Celery<\/li>\n<li>Apples<\/li>\n<li>Carrots<\/li>\n<li>Almonds<\/li>\n<li>White-colored dairy products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fruits and vegetables that are\u00a0rich in fiber like celery and apples can to help scrub and clean your gums and teeth. Fibrous foods also help your mouth produce more saliva to swish away harmful bacteria. Low-sugar foods are better for your teeth and reduce the formation of bacteria. White-colored dairy products are high in calcium and serve to\u00a0strengthen and brighten your mouth.<\/p>\n<h2>Ways to Protect Your Mouth<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise that keeping up with your dental health is the best way to protect your mouth and keep your smile shining. It\u2019s important to brush your teeth after every meal and if you do\u00a0eat foods that are\u00a0bad for you, you can rinse your mouth with water to keep plaque and tartar from building up under your gum line. Brushing twice a day, flossing, and using an antibacterial mouth wash will help keep your breath fresh and mouth healthy. Don\u2019t forget to schedule your semi-annual checkup and cleaning with your dentist, because this is an important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive<\/a> step in avoiding serious oral problems! By making nutritious choices, you can have a happier and healthier smile in the long term.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our five dentists at Lake Oconee Dentistry provide you with personalized high-quality service. With over decades of combined experience, they are able to customize your treatments for anything from dental implants to emergency services. Our focus and goal is to have each of our patients leave the office feeling confident and happy about their smile. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or contact us at 706-623-6385.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re drinking a glass of milk or eating your favorite candy, you may wonder how what you consume affects your oral health. Your nutrition can have a lasting impact on your smile and self-confidence, so it\u2019s important to know what\u2019s good and bad for your teeth. Years of coffee stains can take your teeth [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Nutrition | Dentist in Greensboro | Healthy Foods for Your Teeth | Bad Foods for Your Teeth<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The foods you eat can make or break your dental health. 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