tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66875393309777503182024-03-04T23:19:22.445-08:00Nourished TeethTimothy Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15155658772628893259noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6687539330977750318.post-67420038689074797782020-05-10T23:41:00.000-07:002020-05-10T23:41:08.429-07:00Foods to Avoid<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is 2020 and many of us around the country are
stuck at home due to local stay at home laws.
We are not eating more food than ever as an average American citizen and
it is likely we are eating lots of the wrong foods for our dental health. There
are lots of reasons people are picking up more unhealthy foods and one of those
reasons is lack of options. Lots of our
grocery stores are missing lots of essential foods and basic staples in our
diets. So I am not saying do not eat or
drink these foods or beverages because there may be no other options currently
available. But if you are able to avoid
these foods you should try too for the sake of your teeth.</div>
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<span lang="EN">One of the most known and still probably the
worst thing you can ingest that is commonly on your grocery store shelves is
carbonated beverages. Generally it's well known that soda, or pop and anything
with the label diet is going to be bad for your dental hygiene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been reported that drinking carbonated
beverages is just as bad for your teeth as methamphetamines and cocaine. That
is indeed rather wild to think about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Many of us have seen the before and after photos of what those federally
banned drugs can do to your teeth and it is very hard to look at and to
see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Plaque is the big issue when it comes
to carbonated beverages. The excess sugar and acids builds extra plaque and
allows for it to attack your tooth enamel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This creates cavities which are a very painful and expensive problem to
fix for your teeth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another side effect
of sodas and pops is that they dry out your mouth causing less saliva to be
present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saliva actually helps clean
your teeth and eliminate those acids from building up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So by getting rid of your saliva you are
hitting your teeth with a double whammy of unhealthy. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Another type of food you should try to avoid is
going to be a surprising dietary staple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Eating citrus and lots of fruits are actually rather bad for your dental
health. Your average orange or clementine is going to be on that list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lots of dietary staples for breakfast like
grapefruit is also going to be a poor choice for dental health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is because they are loaded with acids.
What this does is erode your enamel quicker which leads to tooth decay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So when you are out of quarantine you may be
visiting your dentist sooner than you had hoped. So stay safe and eat healthy
if you can! </span></div>
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Timothy Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15155658772628893259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6687539330977750318.post-36203403373177318932020-05-10T02:17:00.001-07:002020-05-10T12:20:21.650-07:00Foods for healthy teeth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Most everyone knows that brushing your teeth
regularly and flossing is a great way to boost dental hygiene and get rid of
sugars and food particles that cause bacteria to form plaque. Plaque actually creates acid that builds up
and is the reasons we get damage to our tooth enamel. This in tern then causes
cavities, and sets the preverbal stage for the dreaded gum disease. So what are some extra steps we can take to
help our mouth take care of itself.
There are lots of good foods that research has suggested can help aid us
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<span lang="EN">One great way to help keep your mouth healthy is
to drink tea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teas especially black and
green teas are loaded with polyphenols which can help slow the growth of
bacteria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This in term helps slow the
creation of cavities and gum disease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
taking the time to boil some water and drop in a bag of tea can be more than
just a yummy treat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can actually help
your health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now days it is much easier
then boiling water on the kettle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
are electric kettles that can boil water in seconds not minutes and get your
right on the healthy path super fast!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
is shown that rinsing your mouth with black tea for I minutes 10 times a day
had less plaque buildup on their teeth then people who just rinsed with water.
This was according to the University of Illinois.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also reduced the plaque that they already
had and made it easier to brush off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
drinking a cup of tea can be a very big boost to your dental health.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Another food that can help your <a href="https://www.bohohemp.com/2016/05/19/all-about-periodontal-surgery/">dental health</a> is
rather surprising.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its cheese! A study
done by <a href="https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/oral-health-care-providers">General Dentistry</a> journal found that teenagers who eat cheddar cheese
ended up with less acid levels in their mouth than those who ate yogurt or
drank milk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the test each teen
would rinse their mouths with water and then measured at different
intervals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cheese was found to lower
acid and neutralize plaque acid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So the
next time you are at the grocery store, yes practice social distancing but also
pick up a brick or a package of cheddar cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Chewing a little bit of this can really help bring those acid levels
down and keep you from visiting the dentists nearly as much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So stay safe, eat healthy foods and keep your
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Timothy Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15155658772628893259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6687539330977750318.post-14631334757942832952017-09-14T23:45:00.002-07:002020-09-06T12:41:45.390-07:00Beverages and Dental Hygiene<p>There is always something we could be doing
better. Many times our health is
actually effected more by daily habits and routines than anything. I know that in the long run, my diet can have
a much greater effect on my health than small things I try to add in once and a
while. One of those areas that really
effects your dental health is your diet.
When if comes to your teeth one thing that can have dramatic effects of
the long run and short run is what you drink.
Our teeth are amazing, but they can be drastically harmed by what we
lather over them day in and day out. So
watching what you drink can be the difference between multiple surgeries in the
dentist's office or simply getting a cleaning. </p>
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<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">One thing we need to think about is how much
water we are drinking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Water is a great
way to stay hydrated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It helps our own
body function naturally and since we are mostly made of it, we definitely need
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is suggested that we all drink
about 8 glasses of water a day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
keeps our body well hydrated and it also <a href="https://dentalwhiteninghealth.blogspot.com/2020/05/foods-for-healthy-teeth.html">helps your teeth </a>as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drinking water helps to wash away food
particles and things that stick to your teeth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Those things can cause plaque to build up and eventually tarter will
form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can be a really bad thing
because it starts to erode your teeth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When this happens not only does it cause lots of pain, but lots of
expensive dental work will need to be done to fix it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The drinking of water is a great way to
combat this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can help your body
produce more saliva and that also helps to wash away the food and particles
that are in your mouth causing harm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">So one way to drink more water is to keep a
glass, water bottle, or mug nearby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
like to use a stainless steel container because it is so lightweight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am able to fill it and drink out of it
without it being a hassle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes a
heavy glass keeps me from drinking more and when I want to consume more water a
lighter option is best for me. </span></p>
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<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">There is definitely a few drinks that should be
avoided as much as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea of
drinking an extremely high in sugar drink daily for the rest of your life can
be scary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sugar helps break down
your teeth and can cause lots of damage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you are drinking one or in many cases up to several liters of soda a
day it is catastrophic for your dental health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These drinks are not only high in sugar but also very acidic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It erodes the protections your toothpaste
puts on your teeth and then allows the sugar to start eroding your teeth
faster.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is really important to try to
limit your sugary beverage intake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
extra wear on your teeth simply will cause more problems and will be very
expensive in the long run. </span></p>
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<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">If you are able to drink less of the highly
acidic and sugary beverages then you can help extend the life of your
teeth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means a better smile for
longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can also mean fewer trips to
the dentist that are emergency based.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This will cost you less money in the long run and help lower the pain you
will feel over your lifetime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So stay
safe and drink well! </span></p>Timothy Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15155658772628893259noreply@blogger.com0