Proper nutrition and dental health are indeed intimately linked. Malnutrition has long been linked to common dental health problems, including tooth decay, gingivitis, advanced periodontal disease, and halitosis (bad breath). And while the focus of most education efforts is on good oral hygiene practices. however, it is a fact that nutrition is the foundation of dental health and oral hygiene is the complement. To this end, it is important to focus on fluoride intake. If you ingest a single milligram of fluoride every day since the day you were born, the odds of having tooth decay decreases by an estimated 50-60%. This is because fluoride is particularly important when teeth are developing because it will literally increase the strength of the tooth and its surrounding enamel as the teeth are mineralizing. So, the earlier fluoride is added to the diet, the better protected you will be.
Sugars are carbohydrates and they are the foods that cause bacteria to grow fastest as they cause a rapid production of acid and the resulting destruction of teeth enamel. However, to slow the rate of acid secretion, you may want to engage in a little alternative dental health care by eating foods that help cleanse the teeth naturally, such as: meat products as they are free from carbohydrates, fresh fruits, and vegetables, especially the green leafy variety such as spinach, broccoli, and Brussels Sprouts. Indeed, when proper importance is placed upon nutrition, dental health is naturally improved and good oral hygiene practices are perfectly complemented.
