Benefits of A Good Diet to your Dental Health

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Benefits of A Good Diet to your Dental Health
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Dental Health

• Dental health depends on a number of things, one
  of them is what your eat. A lot of people do not
  realize that their diet and the kind of food they
  eat plays an important role in their dental
  health.
• They do not realize how crucial exercising good
  eating habits are when it comes to the health of
  their teeth and gums. A good diet can do wonders
  for your dental health.

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• Here are some of the Benefits of A Good Diet to
  your Dental Health

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Gum Disease Prevention

• Symptoms of gum disease include swollen or
  discolored gums, bleeding gums, receding gums,
  change in tooth sensation when eating, loose
  teeth, tooth loss, and even bad breath.
• Gum disease or periodontitis is associated with
  lower blood levels of vitamins and minerals. And
  getting enough of these specific vitamins and
  minerals are important preventing gum disease. It
  is important to prevent gum disease thru good
  nutrition and a balanced diet.

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Cavity Prevention

• A cavity is a hole in the tooths enamel which is
  a result from the build-up of plaque a sticky
  substance composed mostly of bacteria.
• Majority of adults and up to 90 of school
  children have at least one cavity which makes it
  more important to learn how to eat nutritious
  foods. Having a good diet and exercising good
  dental habits prevents one for getting cavities.

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Improvement of your Tooth Structure

• Eating foods rich in Protein, Calcium and
  Phosphorus can improve your teeth structure and
  may also enhance enamel remineralization.
• Examples of foods rich in Protein are eggs, fish,
  seafood, chicken and turkey. Foods rich in
  calcium are milk, sardines, broccoli and cheese.
  Foods rich in Phosphorus are fish, pork, beef,
  cheese, tofu, yogurt and other dairy products.

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Improvement of your Immune Function

• Eating nutritious foods rich Zinc, Antioxidants,
  Folate, Iron and Omega-3 fats improves
  mucosal/connective tissues and immune function.
  They help fight gum disease and helps your keep
  your body healthy.
• Examples of foods rich in Zinc are spinach, beef,
  shrimp, garlic, egg yolks, salmon and pork. Foods
  rich in Antioxidants are Goji berries, Wild
  blueberries, Dark Chocolate, Pecans and
  Cranberries. Foods rich in Iron are beef, lamb,
  dark leafy greens (spinach), whole grains, tofu
  and dark chocolate.

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• It is also important to avoid most processed
  foods such as potato chips, bacon, soft drinks,
  snacks and microwave meals, especially those that
  are high in simple sugars because they can cause
  cavities and tooth decay if abused. It is
  important to eat fresh vegetables and mostly
  whole foods diet with lots of lean protein and
  vitamins that can boost your immune system. This
  will help you eat better and smile better.
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