Oral health is sometimes not given importance. It can be the lack of enough knowledge on how to take care of teeth and the rest of the mouth, or just no time to thoroughly have regular oral checkup with a dentist.
Obviously, all know the importance of brushing teeth at least twice a day, flossing, and gargling with antiseptic mouthwash. But teeth need to remain white, clean, strong, and healthy. Likewise, there must be no problem of bad breath, bleeding gums, and others.
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But do you know that one major cause of oral problem, specifically tooth decay, is because of the foods we eat? Set aside the cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking. Many people don’t have those vices, but yet suffer from tooth decay. That’s because some foods can affect the strength and health of teeth.
To save you several sessions with your dentist (which means less money to shell out), practice some good oral habits. It has something to do with diet. So, yes some particular foods should be eaten more to avoid tooth decay.
What to Eat
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#1 – Dairy Products and Fermented Foods
Calcium doesn’t only have an effect in bones, but also teeth. This essential compound must be absorbed to make sure teeth are strong and healthy. The drinking of milk, whether from cow, sheep, or goat, is a great idea. Aside from milk, yoghurt and probiotics drinks must be also considered. They even help in reducing bleeding in gums, remove plaques, and eliminate bad breath.
Fermented foods that are made of vegetables, such as kimchi and pickles, work the same as yogurt in protecting teeth. Perhaps, you should prepare lots of pickled vegetables. Besides, they can last for weeks.
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#2 – Foods with High Amount of Fat-Soluble Vitamins
These vitamins particularly refer to vitamins A, D3, and K21. One of their functions is to improve oral health. Vegetarians don’t have to consume meat that contains these vitamins, because they are available in butter oils and some vegetables. To get vitamin A, there are plenty of fruits and vegetables, which include sweet potato, carrots, dark leafy greens, squash, Romaine lettuce, cantaloupe, dried apricots, and mango, that you can eat.
Just consume more foods with bone-building minerals. They are not only vital to bone health, but also dental wellbeing.
What to Avoid
If there are foods to eat in a much higher amount, there are also things to look out for. This implies that you need to avoid them or limit your intake.
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#1 – Sugary Foods
Anything that is sweet and contains sugar must be avoided as much as possible. They can cause plaque and turn into tooth decay over time. If you already have permanent teeth, it’s best to moderate your consumption of foods that are sugary, such as cake, chocolates, and other sweet desserts.
#2 – Foods with Phytic Acid
Sadly, some plant-based foods contain phytic acid. This can be mostly found in legumes, nuts, seeds, and some grains. That can call for moderate consumption, especially if you are suffering from severe tooth decay already.
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You should protect your teeth by following this simple advice. Just eat healthy foods and those that contain essential compounds that help strengthen teeth.
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