Diet and Tooth Decay The foods you eat and the beverages you drink can have a direct influence on the incidence and progression of tooth decay, depending upon: - The form of the food—whether it’s liquid, solid, sticky or slow to dissolve makes a difference. - How often you eat sugary foods and beverages and how often you eat or drink acidic foods and beverages. - The nutritional makeup of the food. - The combination of the foods you eat and the order in which you eat them. - Medical conditions you may have, such as gastrointestinal reflux and eating disorders, which can increase risk of cavities and weaken teeth. The bacteria in your mouth use carbohydrates for food, so when you cut back on sugar, and other sources of simple carbohydrates that are easily fermentable, you reduce your cavity risk. Limit added sugars in your diet by reading food labels to determine the amount of added sugar in a food. Since ingredients are listed on the label in order of weight, from most to least, if one of the following terms is listed as one of the first few ingredients, it’s a good bet that food is high in sugar. Another tip for spotting sources of sugar—terms ending in “-ose” indicate a sugar ingredient. Website: michaeljubadds All orthodontic fees under $4500. We welcome all SD orthodontic medicaid patients.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:00:01 +0000
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