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a bright, vibrant smile not only makes you feel more confident; healthy teeth and gums are the key to your overall health. Cavities and gingivitis can increase the level of inflammation in your body, so that gum disease is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, and a greater risk of complications from diabetes. Of course, regular brushing and flossing, as well as regular cleaning and examination, are the best ways to maintain oral health. But some lifestyle factors can also have a big impact. Read on to learn how healthy habits affect teeth and gums, and how to keep them healthy.
Credit: gpointstudio / Adobe stock eat less than five to six meals a day three meals can let you from faster weight loss to higher metabolism benefit. Any problems? Eating several times a day can cause dental problems. " Dr. Brent rusnak of river run dental, Richmond, Va., said: "food on teeth always provides opportunities for bacteria to grow, especially if any of them are sugary. Every snack and meal exposes your mouth, exposing bacteria on your teeth to fresh carbohydrates, which means they have a better chance of eroding your teeth. Instead, limit your meals to three meals a day. If you need a snack, sit down and enjoy it to limit the amount of acid your teeth can reach - don't eat grass all day. Now let's listen to why America's obsession with "happiness" makes us feel pressured. Credit: photoka / Adobe stock from promoting your hydration to providing vitamins and promoting detoxification, lemonade is said to have a magical effect on your health. But these sour fruits are one of the most acidic foods. Drinking lemonade during the day will expose your teeth to more acid than usual. " Acid exposure erodes enamel. When the enamel is damaged, the structure of the tooth is completely fragile. "As a result, there may be white spots on your teeth - indicating that your enamel has lost some of the mineralization that makes it strong. This in turn increases your risk of cavities. Drink lemonade quickly, not all morning, to reduce your acid exposure. Better yet, use water instead. credit card: jenifoto / Adobe stock Credit: Daniel vincek / Adobe stock the foaming taste of CommScope tea makes it a perfect health alternative to soda water and other carbonated drinks. Every bottle of CommScope tea contains probiotics that are good for digestion and health. But the flavor of CommScope tea comes from vinegar (also called acetic acid), which is acidic, you guess. This means it can erode your enamel, causing white spot decalcification and tooth sensitivity, rusnak said. If you choose to drink CommScope tea as a source of probiotics, be sure to drink it all at once and gargle with water. " Credit: mjna / Adobe stock we are all about natural beauty products, but DIY toothpaste is where you should draw a clear line. While the American Dental Association usually evaluates commercial toothpastes to make sure they are not too rough, homemade toothpastes are not tested - which means they may be too harsh on your enamel. " Although I support anything that encourages brushing, materials like baking soda, salt and charcoal are too rough and can quickly damage the enamel on your teeth, "explains Jennifer Dean, a dentist at the cosmetics and family dental clinic in Santa Fe, Rancho, California. Over time, the damage increases the sensitivity of the teeth and the risk of new cavities. " Toothpaste produced by reputable companies contains ingredients like baking soda, which reduces wear and allows it to be used safely. "Choose toothpaste with Ada certification to protect your smile. read more : 11 skin alert to you Credit: fawasser / Adobe stock when it comes to water, choosing bottled water may cause amazing damage to your teeth compared with ordinary old tap water. Why? You missed fluoride, a mineral that helps strengthen enamel and make teeth more resistant to acid corrosion. " "The role of fluoride in the prevention of cavities has been widely demonstrated," Sacchetti said. We recommend that all patients brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste and drink tap water to ensure that they receive adequate nutrition. "Use bottled water and a glass of tap water regularly to make sure you get enough minerals." read more : nine ways to keep your skin beautiful wavebreakmediamicro / Adobe stock you may think that it's a good thing to brush your teeth vigorously for several minutes after each meal. But brushing your teeth for more than two minutes won't improve your oral health. In fact, it could make things worse. Too much brushing can damage gum tissue, Dean explained. Over time, your gums will recede from your teeth, revealing roots that are prone to cavities, causing tooth sensitivity. Adhere to the dentist's recommended two minute brushing session to eliminate plaque without damaging your gums. And make sure you use light pressure - just enough to replace plaque - because brushing too hard can also damage the gums. Advertisements read more : eight myths about health are completely false credit card: missty / Adobe stock Credit: Tom Wang / Adobe stock Advertisements 1. Eat less than one
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3. When cooking with natural sugar, you are less likely to feel deprived if you remove processed sugar from your diet, and if you switch to healthier natural sweeteners such as dates, maple, coconut and honey. While most natural sweeteners do have some nutritional value (for example, jujube is a good way to get more iron), their benefits to teeth are not necessarily better than processed ones. " Although natural sugar may have some beneficial effects on glycemic index, bacteria in the mouth cannot tell the difference, "said Samantha sachetti, general dentist of Kenny worth village, Illinois. They use them just like regular sugar to produce acids, which can damage the structure of teeth and cause cavities. "Even healthy sweets should be treated as occasional indulgence to avoid cavities and avoid eating natural sweets throughout the day.
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6. Let's face it: dried fruit (especially the natural sweet fruit like mango) is delicious. Dried fruits provide a number of nutritional benefits, including eye-friendly vitamin A in apricots and circulating iron in raisins. But eating dry fruit snacks is much more harmful to teeth than eating fresh fruit. " With dry f fruit, all the water is extracted from the fruit, leaving a lot of concentrated sugar. Many manufacturers actually add sugar to make things worse, "Sacchetti said. And because the dried fruit is particularly sticky, it may get stuck in the small grooves and dents on the teeth and become a buffet for the bacteria that cause tooth decay. " "Dried fruit is edible as long as you try not to put it on your teeth," sacheti said. So just after that, brush your teeth with a toothbrush and floss. " If you are a cavities prone person, you may not eat dried fruit at all. The habit of sipping soda may be calorie free, but drinking soda or bubbling water all day can have a negative impact on your teeth. Sacchetti said that the pH value of ordinary water is neutral, which means that it is not acidic and cannot dissolve your enamel, while the pH value of seltzer is acidic, because carbonic acid is added during carbonation. Although it's less acidic than soda, which makes it a better choice, you still need to limit your exposure. Finish your soda at one time, instead of sipping and gargling all day.
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10. Of course, eating a piece of fruit or a piece of vegetables can provide fiber that promotes digestion. But many of us use vegetarian packaged juice as a way to get minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and phytonutrients from an easy to drink drink drink. Some juices have special health benefits: beet juice, for example, can increase your endurance and help you perform better in the gym. But there are also shortcomings. " Freshly squeezed juices often contain sugar, which can cause decay and erosion, "rusnak said. Some juices, such as blueberries, blackberries, and beet juice, can also stain your teeth, making your pearl white less vibrant. Keep your juice teeth friendly by choosing vegan blends, which are often low in sugar. If you have a tendency to stain your teeth, use light colored juice instead of syrup or beet juice.
What do you think? Are you following these health habits? Are you surprised by their effect on your teeth? How do you take care of your teeth?
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