Life Essentials Magazine - March 2017

Avoid the acids of fruits juices and citrus fruits since they can harm tooth enamel. Anytime
you consume citrus fruit or fruit juices, make sure you thoroughly brush your teeth
immediately afterwards. Doing this stops carbonic acids from settling into your teeth.
Hard foods like lollipops, ice, popcorn kernels and hard candies can harm your teeth. These
hard foods can also damage other types of dental work including partials, braces and
fillings. Popcorn kernels can also get stuck up in your gums which causes inflammation.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIET FOR YOUR TEETH
For maximum dental protection,
eat a well rounded diet. Calcium is
good for the strength of your teeth
and bones. Consume dairy products
each day to ensure you get enough.
In addition to calcium, nuts also
provide healthy fats. Stay away
from meats that are high in fat,
and stick to more lean meats and
protein sources such as almonds.
Chewing sugar-free gum is a good
way to keep teeth strong and in
good health. Chewing gum causes
the mouth to produce saliva. This
increase can help prevent plaque
from forming. Sugarless gum can
help to neutralize the acid that may
be in your mouth.
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STAY AWAY FROM BAKING
SODA AND ASPIRIN
Avoid using the baking soda you keep
in your kitchen when you brush your
teeth. While many people believe it
will keep the teeth nice and white, it
actually helps erode the enamel. You will
increase the likelihood of getting cavities.
If your teeth are painful, don’t put
aspirin next to them. Some think that
the pain will leave if they do this. It can
actually cause the tooth to decay more
quickly because the aspirin could burn it.
Your teeth are important. A good dentist is
still important to make sure your teeth stay
in great condition. Keep this information
and good advice in mind as you are in
search for the perfect family dentist.
10 | March 2017