Nutrition and Your Smile: What You Eat Matters
At Elgin Dental Care in Maida Vale, we believe dental health extends far beyond brushing and flossing. Your diet plays a crucial role in maintaining strong teeth and healthy gums.
Foods That Harm Your Dental Health
Sugar and Acid: The Damaging Duo
- Sugary Foods: Bacteria feed on sugar, producing acid that erodes tooth enamel
- Acidic Drinks: Fizzy drinks, citrus juices, and sports drinks can directly weaken tooth structure
- Sticky Treats: Sweets and dried fruits cling to teeth, prolonging sugar exposure
Top Dental Diet Offenders
- Carbonated soft drinks
- Hard sweets
- Processed snack foods
- Alcohol
- White bread and refined carbohydrates
Foods That Protect and Strengthen Teeth
Calcium-Rich Foods
- Dairy products
- Leafy green vegetables
- Fortified plant-based milk
- Nuts
Phosphorus-Packed Choices
- Eggs
- Fish
- Lean meats
- Pulses
Vitamin-Boosting Options
Water helps:
- Vitamin C: Supports gum health (citrus fruits, peppers)
- Vitamin D: Enhances calcium absorption (oily fish, egg yolks)
- Vitamin K: Supports bone metabolism (broccoli, Brussels sprouts)
Water helps:
- Wash away food particles
- Neutralise mouth acids
- Stimulate saliva production
- Prevent dry mouth
- Limit snacking between meals
- Rinse mouth after consuming sugary or acidic foods
- Choose whole foods over processed options
- Maintain balanced, nutrient-rich diet
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