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Title: 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.
  • Brought to you by Rundle Dental - Your Smile Our
    Focus. For more info on emergency dentist NE
    Calgary, check it https//rundledental.com . At
    Rundle Dental we are dedicated to helping our
    patients achieve optimal dental health throughout
    their entire life.
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