A tooth friendly diet or a healthy diet can help you to smile brighter and keep your gums healthy. Many nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin D and calcium are essential for your oral health. Oral health is essential to maintain a bright smile, but you need to watch what you eat and drink. Certain…
The food we choose to eat can affect our health and can cause problems with our teeth and gums. Since fruits are high in water and fiber, they help to balance the sugars they contain and help to clean your teeth. A well-balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, may help to prevent dental…
A cavity is a defect in your tooth formed due to loss of integrity of the protective enamel by acid producing bacteria in the presence of carbohydrates. Without being treated these defects become larger in size and can even destroy your tooth! Stages of Tooth Decay/ Cavity formation: ● Stage 1: A white or brown…
You are what you eat and when it comes to your teeth, this saying stays true. Eating the right fruits and vegetables helps promote healthy teeth and gums, reducing the risk of tooth loss. It’s also an effective way of developing immunity. We shall dwell over a few fruits and vegetables that not only keep…
Your gums are made of a soft yet, tenacious tissue designed to cover the bones supporting your teeth. They form a tight seal around your teeth and act as a barrier to disease causing bacteria. If plaque is not removed, it can release toxins that irritate and inflame the gums, causing a condition called gingivitis. If…
People say that food tastes better when you eat it with your family. We say, ‘Food tastes better when you have teeth in your mouth to devour it’! Today we will be talking about how eating habits affect our teeth. Growing up, we were always reminded or warned not to eat too many sweets since…