As we all know, "diseases come from the mouth". The first step to protecting teeth should start with a healthy diet. Today, let's take a look at which foods to eat more and which to eat less.
These foods should be eaten more
- Fluoride-containing foods: green tea, seafood. Such as fish, shrimp, kelp, etc. Fluoride can improve the caries resistance of teeth and form a protective film on the teeth, thereby playing a role in preventing tooth decay, but be careful not to consume too much.
- High-calcium foods: milk, goat milk, soy milk and soy products, spinach. Calcium is an effective component of teeth and bones. Calcium supplementation is conducive to promoting the development of the lower jaw and the alignment of teeth, and protecting teeth more firmly.
- Crude fiber foods: celery. Broccoli, oats, grains, etc. Food fiber can rub and clean teeth, stimulate saliva secretion, and balance the oral environment.
- Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory foods: onions, mustard, garlic. It has strong antibacterial ingredients that can effectively kill a variety of bacteria and prevent tooth decay.
- VC foods: tomatoes, carrots, bananas. Rich in vitamin C, it can protect the health of gums, reduce loose teeth and bleeding teeth.
- VD foods: mushrooms, eggs, pork liver, oysters. The substances such as shiitake polysaccharides contained in mushrooms can prevent dental plaque. VD can enhance immunity.
Eat less of these foods
- Carbonated beverages: soda drinks. They will dissolve the minerals on the surface of teeth and cause tooth corrosion.
- High-sugar foods: candies, cakes, preserved fruits, etc. Sweets can cause tooth decay and breed bacteria. Crushing hard candies will damage enamel and endanger tooth health.
- Starchy snacks: potato chips, popcorn, etc. These foods will stick firmly to the surface of teeth. If they are not removed in time, they will form dental plaque or tartar, and even cause periodontal disease.
- Hard foods: chewing hard ice cubes, etc. It is easy to damage tooth enamel, irritate gums, and cause acute damage to teeth, such as cracked teeth.
- Foods that are easy to stain: coffee, milk tea, etc. It is easy to cause pigmentation and discoloration of teeth. Try to drink less or use a straw.
- Citrus fruits: lemons, oranges, grapefruits, etc. Rich in VC, but the acid content will erode tooth enamel, making teeth more prone to decay.
Develop healthy eating habits
Pay attention to dietary balance, don't be picky, and don't eat deeply processed foods. Daily whole grains, vegetables and fruits, eggs, milk, various meats, etc. have low sugar content, rich nutrition, and are good for health. During chewing, they can help remove sugar and bacteria stuck on teeth, so they are very helpful in preventing tooth decay. In addition, chewing can promote the development of facial bones and muscles, which is beneficial for children's teeth to align. Drinking more water can dilute the acidic environment in the mouth, flush away some of the retained food, and prevent tooth decay.
Do a good job of oral hygiene
To prevent tooth decay, you must also do a good job of oral hygiene. The use of fluoride toothpaste can effectively prevent tooth decay. Friends with food stuck in their teeth should also use dental floss or interdental brushes to clean the gaps between teeth. It is also important to go to the hospital for regular oral examinations. The doctor will give you corresponding dietary advice, oral hygiene guidance, or take professional preventive measures (such as fluoride coating, pit and fissure sealing, etc.) based on your oral condition to detect and treat problems in a timely manner.
