General Health Information

Proper nutrition and dental health are indeed intimately linked.
Malnutrition has long been linked to common dental health problems,
including tooth decay, gingivitis, advanced periodontal disease, and
halitosis (bad breath). And while the focus of most education efforts
is on good oral hygiene practices. however, it is a fact that nutrition
is the foundation of dental health and oral hygiene is the complement.
To this end, it is important to focus on fluoride intake. If you ingest
a single milligram of fluoride every day since the day you were born,
the odds of having tooth decay decreases by an estimated 50-60%. This
is because fluoride is particularly important when teeth are developing
because it will literally increase the strength of the tooth and its
surrounding enamel as the teeth are mineralizing. So, the earlier
fluoride is added to the diet, the better protected you will be.

Sugars are carbohydrates and they are the foods that cause bacteria
to grow fastest as they cause a rapid production of acid and the
resulting destruction of teeth enamel. However, to slow the rate of
acid secretion, you may want to engage in a little alternative dental health
care by eating foods that help cleanse the teeth naturally, such as:
meat products as they are free from carbohydrates, fresh fruits, and
vegetables, especially the green leafy variety such as spinach,
broccoli, and Brussels Sprouts. Indeed, when proper importance is
placed upon nutrition, dental health is naturally improved and good
oral hygiene practices are perfectly complemented.