If you want to live a healthy life and have healthy teeth and gums, it’s time to start thinking before you eat and drink.  And it’s not just what you eat but also when you eat that matters and can have an affect on your dental health.  Eating a balanced diet and limiting your in-between meal snacks is the key.  If you have to eat a special diet, make sure you keep your physician’s advice in mind when choosing foods. Dentist located in Queen Creek AZ

When it comes to your dental health, try to keep these things in mind when choosing your meal and snack.

• Always drink plenty of water
• Eat a variety of foods from EACH of the 5 major food groups!  It’s never good to just have 3 of the 5.  Shoot for every food group at every meal! Dentist located in Queen Creek AZ
  • Whole grains
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Lean protein (lean beef, poultry, fish, dry beans, peas, legumes)
  • Low fat/fat-free dairy foods

If you snack, it’s time to limit the number of snacks you eat. #smilewithconfidence Choosing something that is healthy; fruit or vegetables or even cheese.  When you eat these foods as part of a meal it will cause less harm to the teeth than eating snacks all throughout the day.  More saliva is released during a meal.  Saliva is what helps wash the food from the mouth and can lessen the effect of acids.  The acids are what cause harm to the teeth and cause cavities. 

To keep your dental health at top notch, always brush twice a day and use a fluoride toothpaste.  Floss daily and make sure you visit your dentist regularly.  We would love to see you at #martindental.  If you keep up your regular dental care, your dentist can help to prevent oral problems and also catch those that to happen, early!