Eating habits are one of the hardest to develop but what’s even harder is to develop healthy eating habits for good dental health. Many people aren’t aware of the repercussions of bad dental health but that’s really not the concern. Because the major concern is that almost everyone is unaware of the necessity of good dental health.
In the previous article, we discussed how simple tooth decay can turn your life upside down even leading to death. Here, let’s talk about how to avoid foods that worsen your teeth.
Why do some foods worsen Dental Health?
Anything that we eat can impact our healthy teeth if one doesn’t follow a regular routine of teeth flossing/brushing. The food particles that remain in the spaces of decay slowly and gradually turn into tartar/plaque which can lead to tooth decay. However, there are some foods specifically that affect your dental health brutally and in the coming time, the consequences can be serious. It can start from a simple toothache, root canal, or tooth decay to even a dental implant.
So, if you want to save your overall health then these foods must be avoided to some extent for your oral health.
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What are the Foods that Worsen Your Dental Health?
We all are crazy about junk food, and sugary food and crave them from time to time. We all have heard how these foods can impact our health, and lead to many diseases like diabetes, obesity, cancer, or BP. But the fact that they can damage your healthy teeth, must be news to you, right? But it’s time to smell the coffee folks and understand that even dental problems can damage your overall health. So, let’s shed some light on the things to avoid to maintain our natural oral health.
Cold-Drinks
Coke, Pepsi, Thumbs-ups, Spirit, Mirinda, Fanta, and there is no end to these tempting cold drinks and there is a never-ending rush to have these drinks with our favorite snacks, isn’t? Now we don’t want to be a party spoiler but you must know with enjoyment also comes control. These aerated acidic drinks are extremely sugary. They make direct contact with your teeth and settle in between the spaces by forming a coating. Without proper rinsing, flossing, and teeth care routine you won’t be able to maintain good oral hygiene for long.
Sour-Candies
Imilies, chupa-chupz, and many more such tasty sour (khatta-meetha) candies delight not only your tongue, and stomach but also your heart. But when they stick to your teeth with their sugary-acidic content they won’t be delighting your dental health that much. Not only can they leave plaque in your mouth between teeth spaces but they also lead to tooth decay in the long run and sometimes also death.
Pizza/Burgers
The constant need to gorge on cheesy pizzas and burgers with our friends is constant, right? But ever wonder if these foods are making you fat? Yes, you have wondered that. These foods are damaging your dental health, ever imagined that? No, right! Well, both these tasty foods contain lots of sugary foods, especially in the form of white bread. It directly breaks down into sugar in your mouth which can settle between your teeth leading to toothache and decay. However, rinsing your mouth with water and brushing before you go to bed can reduce many problems.
Preserved Fruit Juices
Juices can be a great way to get your daily recommended servings of fruit in your diet, but you may want to think about how you are getting the juice into your body. A lot of the time the fruit juices you buy at the store have been pasteurized and preserved in order to increase their shelf life. Unfortunately, this process can often have a negative effect on the enamel of your teeth. Either avoid them as much as possible or when you drink them don’t forget to floss afterwards.
Oily/Fried Food
When you eat oily foods, the oil can stick to your teeth and gums. This can make it harder to remove plaque and bacteria from your teeth, which can lead to cavities and gum disease. Additionally, the oil can make your breath smell bad. If you have oily food on a regular basis, it is important to brush your teeth regularly and visit your dentist for regular check-ups.
Alcohol
Alcohol can cause a number of problems for your teeth and gums, including tooth decay and gum disease. It can also make existing dental problems worse. Drinking too much alcohol can lead to a condition called dry mouth, which means you produce less saliva. Saliva is important because it helps to protect your teeth and gums from bacteria. Without enough saliva, you’re at greater risk for tooth decay and gum disease. Drinking alcohol can also cause your gums to become inflamed and bleed more easily. This can make it harder to keep your gums healthy.
If you drink alcohol, it’s important to take good care of your teeth and gums. Brush and floss regularly, and see your dentist for regular checkups.
Conclusion
Being mindful of the foods we consume is crucial for maintaining good dental health. It’s only natural to crave sugary, oil, and spicy food despite its harmful effects. If you have a balanced form of all the foods mentioned above their effect can be subsided with the healthy balanced diet you have. As far as dental health is concerned there is no doubt that these foods can worsen it to a much larger extent. Therefore, a careful and aware mindset is essential to take care of your precious teeth which buy you happiness.
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