How Can Diet Impact Your Oral Health?

Foods High In Carbs And Sugar 

High-carb snacks also contain sugars or starches and are best avoided as when consumed the carbohydrates in foods break down into sugars and when combined with the bacteria in your mouth can become acidic.

Some examples are:

• Cereals as they contain added sugars
• Potato chips as they can get stuck to teeth and also their sharp edges can end up damaging the gum tissue
• Crusty bread as can get stuck in your teeth and also their sharp crust can lead to gum damage
• Popcorn kernel husks as they end up getting stuck between teeth and gums causing damage to both. Caramelized popcorns are even harmful as they contain added sugar too 
• Cookies, cakes, and pies as they are high in sugar.

Oral health is a commitment that one needs to make early in life. Inculcating healthy habits in children can go a long way in giving them good oral health. Poor nutrition, bad dietary habits, and lack of oral hygiene can lead to early tooth decay and other problems. 

In fact, the rules for enjoying good Oral health are almost the same as the rules for our body like good food and nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, and regular care.

Consuming too many sugar-filled foods like sodas, and sweetened drinks can put you at risk for tooth decay, the most common chronic childhood disease.

However, the good news is that this is easily preventable, and enjoying good oral health is possible through making the right choices in diet and being regular with your oral hygiene practices and checkup. Read more