How Your Diet Affects Your Teeth

Did you know that what you eat has a major affect on your oral health? 

Here are some of the ways that your diet affects your oral health.

1. Dental Caries 

Dental caries, or cavities, are holes in the enamel of the tooth caused by acid and bacteria. Foods that contain carbohydrates, like sugary foods, candy, sugary drinks, baked goods, and snacks like crackers and chips are known to cause cavities. 

2. Acid and Erosion 

Foods like citrus, sugary drinks, fruit juice, sports drinks, and teas cause erosion of the teeth that lead to other issues like cavities and hypersensitivity. 

3. Periodontal Disease 

Periodontal, or gum, disease is an oral disease in which bacteria cause inflammation of the gums and bone loss in the mouth. Periodontal disease is linked to the overall performance of the body's immune system. A poor diet, especially one low in protein, can impair the immune system, and then the body cannot fight off the bacteria in the mouth that causes gum disease. Nutrition-related disease, like obesity and diabetes, have also been shown to increase the chance of periodontal disease. Vitamin C deficiencies have also been linked to gum disease. 

Source: 

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