Expert opinion in the field of dentistry.
When we eat any food, how often do we think about the health of their teeth? No, of course there are moments of insight when we try to split the teeth of the nut shell or remove the cap from the bottle, and this, perhaps, everything. However, our teeth need the same respect as any other part of our body, so do not forget about their health. A totally unexpected foods that spoil our teeth.
Dried fruits. Many dried fruits have become a useful alternative to a variety of sweets. They actually contain a lot of vitamins and minerals, but the health of the teeth, they have a very negative impact. The fact that fruits contain sugar, and the very chewy texture of dried apricots, prunes and other dried fruit literally this sugar sticks to teeth, causing destruction of the enamel and formation of caries. In order to avoid this, try to brush your teeth after you eat these products.
Citrus. Another category of products that are associated with proper diet is a citrus fruit and juice of them. High content of vitamin C supports the health of the body, but acid, which is rich in citrus, erode tooth enamel. After you’ve eaten an orange or grapefruit, in any case do not brush your teeth, otherwise you risk to clean off all the enamel. It is best to rinse your mouth with water and do not eat anything for 20-30 minutes. Thus the acid time to neutralize without causing harm to teeth. And one more thing. If you drink the juice from citrus fruits, it is best to use a tube. This applies to and beloved by many water with lemon, which also contains a lot of acids.
White wine. When it comes to the beverages, damaging the teeth, first on the list are coffee and red wine. They do cause color change of the enamel, but not as much harm to her as, for example, white wine. It contains various acids that contribute to the destruction of tooth enamel. In addition, any alcoholic beverages cause dehydration of the mouth, the less saliva, the more pieces of food remains on the teeth and between them. In order to best protect your teeth, we advise you to drink a glass of water after each glass of wine. This will help wash away the acid and to avoid thickening of saliva, keeping healthy teeth and oral cavity.
Tomato sauce. All types of tomato sauces cause serious damage to the health of your teeth. Their acidic pH destroys tooth enamel and rich red pigment penetrates quickly into her, causing darkening of the teeth. Try to eat tomato sauces very gradually, combining them with neutral foods such as fish, meat or vegetables.
Ice. On a hot day it is nice to treat yourself to a refreshing drink, chewing small pieces of ice fall into his mouth. But, first, it is too cold the ice can trigger excessive sensitivity of the teeth. And secondly, the solid structure of ice can easily lead to chipped teeth and cracks in the enamel. We advise you to refrain from such experiments and do not chew the ice from cocktails.
Nuts and seeds. With nuts and seeds we recommend to be especially careful with those who already have problems with their teeth. Because of its compact structure, these products can lead to chipped teeth and damage fillings and existing crowns. If you wear at the moment, braces, nuts and seeds need to be completely deleted.
Popcorn. Popcorn affects our teeth about the same as chips and crackers. However, it is fraught with another danger. The fact that those corn kernels that have burst in the cooking process popcorn can damage your teeth and existing fillings or crowns, so be careful
Chips and crackers. Crackers and chips are a popular snack consisting of quick carbs, which under the influence of saliva are converted into glucose, which is harmful for teeth. Add to that a viscous texture and a kind of “flour” plaque, which remains on the surface of teeth after you enjoy these products. In order to minimize the harm from purchase of different snacks, always try to brush your teeth or rinse your mouth after eating them. This will help to remove plaque and keep the mouth healthy.
Sodas. This category of drinks is better to completely eliminate from the diet, because there is no benefit from soda no. And you can’t believe that drinks labeled light less harmful. On teeth health they have the same negative impact as the classic version of the same drink.
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