subject: Your Dental Health Is Affected By Your Diet [print this page] Next to proper oral hygiene, our diet has the greatest effect on our dental health. Let's look into how what we choose to eat contributes to the condition of our teeth.
In past research, studies on the interaction of nutrients in dental cavities have proven to be inadequate; this means that greater emphasis has been given to the effects that food have on your teeth and gums while it is being chewed. When it comes to the cause and management of your cavities, people must also understand the environmental, social and human aspects.
It is hopeful that the discussion here will give those individuals prone to cavities some sound nutritional advice . That could involve a change in their practices and the types of food they eat.
How we choose and consume our food constitutes our dietary habits, and these habits are generally influenced by the culture and society in which we live. These habits are usually formed during the childhood years and are impacted by all the aspects that lend to the creation of a person's character and conduct.
To correct bad food habits, you first have to find out what is wrong with your current diet by comparing the types and amounts of food that you eat with those recommended in food guides. It is important to include in your diet foods like cereal and breads, vegetables, fruit, meat and milk for the very best health. For the increased nutritional needs of a teenager, 3 to 4 servings of milk, 5 to 6 servings of grains, 5 to 6 servings of fruits and veggies, and 2 servings of meat are recommended.
As they provide one of the quickest ways to deplete calcium in teeth, sucrose based desserts and snacks should be avoided. A great way to encourage an adolescent to choose healthy foods is to appeal to their vanity, reminding them that their complexion may improve, their physique be enhanced and their mental abilities sharpened with the proper amounts of minerals, vitamins and protein in their diets.
Food and beverages sweetened by sugar should be avoided. Age is also important to consider the dental health of the person who is attaining some age by considering periodical health. This is a vital consideration to make since well over half of the people who deal with gum disease are over forty years old.
When these oral problems surface, they can actually be indicators of other ailments such as diabetes. The presence of gum disease can also herald the presence of any disease. There is a definite and pronounced tie between general health and gum health.
A gum disease for which there is no cure is called pyorrhea. It's a very grave condition. However, you can manage this condition by using the appropriate treatment.
Seeing the dentist twice a year, every year, is of the utmost importance not only for dental health, but for your overall health. Pyorrhea is caused by various nutritional deficiencies and involves inflammation of the teeth sockets leading to loosening of the teeth. Bone decalcification often leads to a person losing his or her teeth.
Not having enough calcium or protein intake to the body, essential minerals deplete from the jawbones, which actually shrink in size. This makes the gums unable to fit properly around and support each tooth. As time progresses, the teeth will no longer be able to hold themselves down in their spot, and even though the teeth might be in perfectly fine condition, they will become limp and require extraction.
Diet is a way of indirectly increasing the resistance of tooth supporting tissues by emphasizing certain foods. Food has a systemic effect on teeth, that is, it acts indirectly through a general effect on the body. Foods which should be included in the diet include protein-rich foods such as dried beans and peas, milk, cheese, eggs, poultry, fish, and meat; foods such as citrus fruit or citrus juice, tomatoes, broccoli, and strawberries; and vitamin D, which is needed for calcium assimilation by the body.
It seems that tooth decay is directly triggered when the bacteria dissolves consumed sugars, leading to the production of enzymes that turn into different acids, such as lactic acid. Sometimes, these acids can be successfully combated through calcium-rich saliva, in which case, decay does not occur. Even though you may have a generous amount of calcium in your diet if you are not getting enough Vitamin D your body cannot absorb the calcium.
