Your diet can have a major impact on your oral health. So
when you are choosing between foods, it is important to know whether your
choice will be feeding you or the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Here to discuss how diet can impact your oral
health is your Grand Prairie dentist,
Dr. Quinn Smith.
Vitamin D and Your Mouth
Recent research indicates that vitamin D may help to prevent
cavities. In a series of trials that have spanned over sixty years, researchers
have found that people with greater levels of vitamin D suffer from 50 percent
less tooth decay. To get more vitamin D, try eating tuna and salmon as well as
liver oils. You may also consider taking a supplement of vitamin D.
Sugar and Your Mouth
One of the best things you can do to keep your mouth and
body healthy is to avoid sugar-heavy foods. These foods not only have little
nutritional value but they also feed bacteria in the mouth. When bacteria consume
sugar, they produce an acid byproduct that is capable of wearing away tooth enamel.
Continued decay can result in a cavity or even infection of the pulp and tooth
loss. Thus, a diet low in sugars is beneficial to your mouth.
Treating Tooth Decay
If you do suffer from tooth decay, it is important that you
seek prompt dental care. Your Grand
Prairie general dentist, Dr. Smith, offers both composite (white) and
amalgam (silver) fillings. Both fillings are capable of preventing further
tooth decay. However, composite fillings are generally a better choice for
children, pregnant women, and anyone who suffers an allergy to mercury.
Composite fillings also yield better cosmetic results because the resin used to
fill the tooth is tooth-colored.
Schedule a Visit with Your Grand Prairie General Dentist
Regular dental visits can help keep cavities at bay.
However, if you do suffer from tooth decay, a dental filling can help repair
the damage. Schedule a visit with your Grand
Prairie general dentist, Dr. Smith, today by calling 972-262-5111. Our
75052 dental office welcomes patients from Grand Prairie, Arlington, South
Dallas, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and surrounding communities.
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