HEALTHY EATING FOR HEALTHY TEETH

A BALANCED DIET IS IMPORTANT

Eating a balanced diet plays an important role in dental health. A balanced diet would include all the main food groupsfruits and vegetables, milk products, meat, fish, etc

Foods that cause tooth decay

• Foods with high concentration of sugarcakes, ice cream, honey, etc
• Acidic drinks with a low pH value can damage the tooth enamel.
• Sticky foodsthese do not get washed away from the tooth surface easily by the saliva, increasing the exposure of teeth to sugar and acids.

Foods that are good for oral health

• Foods high in fibre, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Rich foods without sugarmilk, yogurt, rice, meat, fish, etc..
• Fruits and vegetables that contain a high volume of waterpears, melons, celery and cucumbers.

Good eating habits

• Consume sweets only at the main meals and not between mealsas saliva production is increased neutralizing most of the acids during mealtime lessening the hazard
• Avoid sugary or acidic drinks between meals and drink milk or water instead
• Finish your meal with yellow cheesehelps neutralize the acids in the mouth, especially after the consumption of sweet foods.

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