{"id":232,"date":"2016-02-18T15:53:18","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T15:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devotedfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=232"},"modified":"2017-04-27T19:48:05","modified_gmt":"2017-04-27T19:48:05","slug":"tooth-decay-weighs-heavily-on-your-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devotedfamilydental.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/18\/tooth-decay-weighs-heavily-on-your-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Decay Weighs Heavily on Your Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The saying: \u201cyou are what you eat\u201d is greatly associated with the health of your teeth. In order to truly fight tooth decay it is important to brush and floss your teeth daily and get semi-annual office cleanings and checkups.\u00a0 In addition to all of these things, you also need to watch what you\u2019re eating.\u00a0 Yes, your diet has a lot to do with your teeth!<\/p>\n

The foods you eat may be harming your teeth in ways that you wouldn\u2019t even imagine. Check out the following most common foods that could be harmful to your teeth:
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Fruits: <\/strong>Keeping in mind that fruits contain sugar, you would automatically think that they\u2019re bad for your teeth.\u00a0 Fresh fruits do indeed contain sugar, but this type of sugar does not ruin your teeth.\u00a0 However, dried fruits can cause tooth decay because they release free sugars when dried.<\/p>\n

Starches: <\/strong>Do you know what the primary enemy of tooth decay is?\u00a0 It\u2019s acid!\u00a0 If you\u2019re eating foods like bread, rice and potatoes, you\u2019re putting yourself at risk of getting tooth decay.\u00a0 These types of foods when broken down by enzymes release glucose and other simple sugars.\u00a0 Once this process occurs, the oral bacteria in your mouth can produce acid.<\/p>\n

Acidic foods and beverages: <\/strong>Foods and beverages that contain high amounts of acid are leading you into a world of tooth decay.\u00a0 Chronic mouth acidity turns the enamel\u2019s mineral content soft, which causes your teeth to eventually erode.\u00a0 Foods and beverages such as: meat, fish, poultry, eggs, sodas, sports and energy drinks contain a high amount of acid.<\/p>\n

Limiting the intake of acidic foods and beverages, free sugars and sugar-added foods is not only great for overall nutrition; it will also keep tooth decay away. Another way to make sure the health of your teeth is great is by increasing the intake of whole grains, dairy products, vegetables and fresh fruit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  The saying: \u201cyou are what you eat\u201d is greatly associated with the health of your teeth. 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