| Healthy Diet |
| A healthy diet is not only
good for your well being, it is also important to ensure healthy teeth
& gums. Do the right thing Eating the right kind of foods is not easy these days as there are so much choice. However they may look & taste great, but they may not be doing the right things for your teeth & gums. Sugar is seen to give us energy but is be detrimental to our teeth. The bacteria in plaque, turns sugar & starches in the foods we eat combine to form an acid which attacks our teeth. Something’s to remember: What makes it difficult today is that sugar goes under a number of different & some what misleading names, such as glucose, fructose, sucrose, dextrose & there are others, so watch those food labels. All the foods that are good for your health are also good for your teeth & gums These include foods such as milk, water, cheese, vegetable & fruit. Try & only eat at meal times as snacking during the day increase the amount of acid attacks on your teeth. If you do snack try eating nuts, cheese, unsweetened biscuits, crackers, or bananas (non acid fruit) . Cheese neutralises the acid that causes tooth decay Limit the amount of fruit juices & fizzy drinks
in your diet, as the acid in these drinks causes the tooth enamel
to thin out, causing, among others, tooth sensitivity.
If any of the above apply to you, why not
book an appointment with our preventive dental unit, where we can
answer all your questions. Why not call the practice on 0115 9283 253 for an appointment with your dentist or hygienist email us on infor@wollatondentalcare.co.uk for further information |
