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Toronto Family Dentist Offers Tips to Maintain a
Healthy Smile by Eating These Foods
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It is not uncommon for our oral health to suffer
when we neglect our own diets, as most of us do
not fully understand the long term impacts our
dietary choices will have on our teeth.
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The old adage, We are what we eat, is true when
it comes to your dental health.   To develop
tooth decay, only 3 things are needed
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• Teeth
• Sugar
• Plaque (The sticky stuff that forms on our teeth
  when we dont thoroughly brush.)

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If you have no sugar in your diet, you are
missing one of the 3 critical things needed for
tooth decay.
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Its really quite simple. Reduce your sugar
intake and you reduce your cavities.
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If you consume large amounts of sugary sodas,
snacks, and candies, you will have an increased
risk for tooth decay and cavities.
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Fortunately, there are several different types of
healthy alternative options to choose from when
reducing sugar.
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And these are not just better for your teeth, but
also for your body (reducing risk of diabetes and
inflammatory diseases.)
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The following is just a small sampling of healthy
foods you can snack on or include in your meals.
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However, keep in mind, eating these foods should
not be viewed as a pass to reduce brushing and
flossing your teeth.
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The American Dental Association still recommends
that we all brush at least 2 times each day, and
be sure to maintain your regular visits to your
family dentist in Toronto.
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Raw Carrots Carrots are full of Vitamin A and
high in fibre.
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The crunchiness of the carrots helps remove
plaque from the teeth and reduces the risks of
tooth decay. They make great snacks and are
perfect on salads.
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Yogurt Yogurt contains calcium and is a great
source of protein to help maintain the health and
strength of your teeth.
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The pro-biotics in certain brands helps reduce
the cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth.
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Just make sure to choose a brand that is not high
in sugars or stick with plain yogurt and mix in
some ground up almonds.
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Almonds Almonds are low in sugar, are a
protein, and contain calcium.
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The crunchiness of the almonds can help remove
plaque from the teeth, not to mention the calcium
in almonds helps build stronger teeth.
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Cheese Cheese can be beneficial for healthy
teeth and gums. Cheese contains calcium and is a
protein
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both of which help strengthen the teeth and
enamel. In addition, cheese can help raise the pH
levels in the mouth and reduce the number of
cavity-causing bacteria.
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Apples Apples are one of the sweeter fruits
you can enjoy because along with the sweetness,
apples are full of water and fibre.
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Both help rinse away the bacteria responsible for
tooth decay. Just remember to eat the skin on
apples, too, for the best benefits.
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Greens Lettuce, spinach, cabbage, kale,
celery, and other leafy greens contain different
vitamins,
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calcium, fibre, and water. Not only are they low
in calories, but also help reduce risks of tooth
decay.
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In addition to these foods, remember to watch
what types of beverages you drink and limit your
intake of coffee, teas, and carbonated beverages
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Both coffee and teas can cause staining and could
reduce the effectiveness of enamel on your teeth.
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Whereas, carbonated beverages often contain high
amounts of corn syrup or other types of sugar, as
well as citric acids, which can result in tooth
decay and cavities.
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Of course, the best beverage for your teeth and
your body is drinking plenty of water.
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Water helps rinse away some of the cavity-causing
bacteria and offers a host of other benefits.
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For more tips to achieve a healthy and beautiful
smile, please feel free to contact Dr. Carol
Waldman at 416.445.6000 today to book a
consultation appointment!   Source-
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