We take a good care of our teeth and gum. We brush daily, floss regularly and clean the tongue to maintain a perfect oral
hygiene. From using a right toothbrush to trusting only fluoride-rich toothpaste, we leave nothing to be desired in the quest
to maintaining our dental health.
All this however sometimes proves insufficient and we fail to get the kind of dental health we yearn. Why so? Well, it has a
lot to do with what we eat! Yes, foods have a huge role to play in the way our teeth and gums maintain their health.
Diet has a major role in our oral health. Balance in the diet
apart from strengthening the hard and soft tissues in the oral
cavity it also helps in maintaining the proper masticatory function.
We know acidic foods are harmful; we can’t afford eating
fruits rich in citric acids and we have to cut down the intake of
coffee, tea etc. But the question is, what should we eat? We
should eat only what dentists ask us to. We should eat what
adds value to our dental health.
Researches have shown that Poor oral hygiene and change of
diet lead to an increase in oral plaque and gingival inflammation.
The inter-individual comparison indicated a shift in bacterial
composition.
The important role of sociobehavioural and environmental
factors in oral health and disease has been shown in a large
number of socioepidemiological surveys. In addition to poor
living conditions, the major risk factors relate to unhealthy
lifestyles (i.e. poor diet, nutrition and oral hygiene and use of
tobacco and alcohol), and limited availability and accessibility
of oral health services. This article deals with the diet and
nutritional aspects of Oral health.
Eating too much of acidic foods or drinks causes a lot of damage
to our teeth. This weakens the enamel and leads to tooth decay in a gradual manner. We should thus start a diet rich
in minerals. Including foods rich in calcium and phosphorous
which gives the teeth its share of nutrients and keeps them
stronger. So, eat more of cheese, milk, yogurt egg, fish etc.
Hard and crunchy foods with water help your teeth a lot. Such
foods not only help in the production of saliva in the mouth
but also help cleaning the tooth in a natural manner. This is
how harmful foods and bacteria are kept out of the way. So,
start having a diet rich in foods such as carrots, apples, and
celery Lack of vitamin D can cause a lot of health problems. In fact,
this vitamin is needed to keep your teeth healthy and stronger.
So, start taking this vitamin and you know that the sunlight is
the biggest source of that. Eat more of fish, egg, yolks as well.
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