As always, food plays a key role in all areas of our lives. It affects mood, health, the quality of sleep and many other things. What interests us today is the health of the teeth. Indeed, Objection discover an article by CNews which highlights the 6 most harmful foods for the health of the teeth. Impossible then not to take stock of the subject. Because the diet of the majority of French people includes more than half of these 6 foods that are very dangerous for the health of the teeth!
A healthy and balanced diet rhymes with good health, this is also true for that of the teeth
To have white, strong and healthy teeth, oral hygiene is essential. It is then appropriate, and neither CNews, ni Objection you will not learn it, to brush your teeth two to three times a day. To use dental floss so as not to give any chance to food particles between the teeth. And finally, to regularly consult your dentist for scaling and follow-up at least once a year. For smokers, at least every six months. Because in the list of foods dangerous for the health of teeth, tobacco is not mentioned. It obviously does not fit within the scope of food. On the other hand, it also wreaks havoc on the health of our quenottes.
For healthy teeth, you should therefore pay attention to your diet. These 6 foods can have dramatic consequences on enamel and cause cavities. Toothache is known to be among the most severe. Add to this that your smile will never be the same and now nutrition takes an important place for the health of the teeth. Objection therefore invites you to take stock.
Food: White bread, a source of starch
Crisps, white rice, pasta, cereals or even snacks are also very starchy. Like white bread, these foods can be corrosive to our teeth. We must therefore be careful not to let them take up too much space in our diet. It is in contact with saliva that the complex carbohydrates that make up these foods are transformed into slow sugars. The bacteria naturally present in our mouth will feed on it and multiply. However, they are the ones that can cause painful cavities.
Tomatoes, fruits and other citrus fruits
Bananas are the most likely fruit to cause cavities. But tomatoes and citrus fruits also have their places at the top of the podium. Foods known to be part of a healthy and balanced diet, they can cause serious damage to the teeth. It is the acidity of these products which is then in question. Objection cannot remind you too much to be careful when consuming such foods. For example, if for lunch you do not have your toothbrush, avoid them!
The sweets, too sweet, the soft ones are the most dangerous
Anything that is too sweet shouldn’t be part of a healthy diet. But we all tend to go crazy for little sweets to finish our meals. If we can’t do without sugar, let’s favor hard candies over soft ones. In fact, soft candies stick to the teeth and are therefore more aggressive. Longer contact with the wall of the teeth allows the sugars to attack the enamel more quickly.
Food: Sodas, to be excluded as much as possible from the diet
It is a direct acidification in contact with the teeth when we drink a soda. But this is also true for lemon juices or for squeezed fruit juices. There is nothing better than water after all, for the teeth anyway. Because if we compare the energy intake in the diet between sodas and fruit juices, it is better to focus on fruit juices.
Coffee and tea
For a radiantly white smile, it is best to eliminate coffee and tea from your diet. Indeed, these drinks promote yellowing of the teeth. But for addicts to theine and caffeine, it is advisable to rinse your mouth with clear water after consuming your hot drink.
Apple cider vinegar
Finally, popular for its detoxifying benefits, apple cider vinegar can be corrosive to the teeth. Limiting its consumption in your diet will therefore be of great service to your oral health!
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